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Beaver Moon To Shine as Year’s Biggest Supermoon on November 5–6

The seasonal name stems from Algonkin observations of beavers completing winter preparations.

Overview

  • Full phase occurs on November 5 at 14:19 CET with the Moon near perigee.
  • At roughly 357,000 kilometers from Earth, it will appear about 7% larger and brighter than an average full Moon.
  • For many locations it rises around 16:15 local time and stays visible through the night until the morning of November 6.
  • Astronomy outlets, including Starwalk Space, identify it as the largest and brightest full Moon of 2025.
  • Traditional November names also include Fog Moon, Frost Moon, Mourning Moon, Wind Moon and Oak Moon, reflecting seasonal weather and cycles.