10) The Moon's Name

Full Moons have all sorts of names that have been passed down from ancient (and sometimes more modern) cultures. Many of the names common in North America come from Native American traditions, others were imported from Europe.

November's Full Moon is called the Beaver Moon by others (since, presumably, beavers are actively preparing for winter). There are other names.

And in this sense, every eclipse has a name, too. You can, by another tradition, call this the Frosty eclipse. Weather, permitting, you'll get to see it and, if tradition is any guide, you'll want to dress warmly.

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Editor's Note: Portions of this article were first published prior to the May 15, 2003 total lunar eclipse.