Overview
- Peak fullness occurs at 8:19 a.m. ET on Nov. 5, but the moon will look full to most observers on the evenings of Nov. 4 and Nov. 5.
- The moon’s distance will be about 221,800 miles from Earth, making this the closest and brightest full moon of 2025.
- This is the second of three consecutive supermoons this year, following Oct. 6 and preceding Dec. 4.
- A supermoon happens when a full moon coincides with perigee, which NASA says can make it appear up to ~14% larger and ~30% brighter than the faintest full moon.
- Tides may run slightly higher than normal; NWS forecasters note low flood risk where winds and heavy rain are not a factor, though isolated minor coastal issues are possible.