Watch for the last Super Moon of 2024. The Beaver Moon can be seen Thursday through Friday nights. The term has origins from a variety of traditions and folklore in Native American and European culture. One explanation – November is when beavers prepare for the winter by fortifying dams and stocking their food supply. November was also the season to trap beavers for their thick, winter-ready pelts to use for warmer clothing. See more from NASA and the Almanac.