See a lunar eclipse and the 'Beaver Moon' tonight - Chron

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Jay R. Jordan

Nov. 30, 2020Updated: Nov. 30, 2020 12:31 p.m.

This is what the moon looked like in July 2019 during a partial eclipse.

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You can catch a partial lunar eclipse Monday night, but you'll have to lose sleep for it.

The eclipse begins around 1:30 a.m. and will last until shortly after 5:30 a.m. The peak will happen at 3:42 a.m., when you will be able to see some shading for about 20 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.

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Hey, night owls!🦉... tonight you can catch the #BeaverMoon and a partial #LunarEclipse!

A penumbral moon eclipse is coming up soon. It will peak at 3:42 AM and you will be able to see some darkening for 20 min. pic.twitter.com/oPgPTDos35

— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) November 30, 2020

Tonight's full lunar display is called the "Beaver Moon," so named by Native Americans. Beavers start to take shelter for the winter around this time of year, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.

The moon is also called the Frost Moon and Freezing Moon, which seems more fitting for a freezing night light tonight.

The next lunar eclipse will occur May 26, 2021, according to NASA.

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