Monday, November 2, 2009

THERE WAS A GORGEOUS.....

full moon Sunday night.

Here's a bit of trivia for you about the November full moon: Nov. 2, 2:14 p.m. EST -- Full Beaver Moon. Now it is time to set beaver traps before the swamps freeze to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name Beaver Full Moon come from the fact that the beavers are now active in their preparation for winter. This is also called the Frosty Moon, and as this is also the next full moon after the Harvest Moon, it can also be referred to as the Hunters' Moon. With the leaves falling and the deer fattened, it is time to hunt. Since the fields have been reaped, hunters can ride over the stubble, and can more easily see the fox, also other animals, which have come out to glean and can be caught for a thanksgiving banquet after the harvest.

4 comments:

herc said...

Tried to figure where this pic was taken.

Nana said...

It's taken from the street running in front of the nursing home. I was facing south but sitting just a little bit north of the nursing home. Picture is looking east.

herc said...

OK. Also, it doesn't look like a full beaver.

Nana said...

It does if you squint.