Overview
- Peak illumination occurred at 8:19 a.m. ET on Nov. 5, with the best naked‑eye viewing the evenings of Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 depending on local weather.
- The Moon came to about 356,980 km from Earth, the tightest full‑phase approach since February 2019 and the closest, largest full Moon of 2025.
- Reports confirmed widespread visibility in regions including Pakistan, the United Kingdom and Australia, with striking horizon views after sunset.
- A supermoon happens when a full moon aligns near perigee, making it appear up to about 14% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest full moon, according to NASA.
- Coastal communities were advised of temporarily higher tides, and the late‑year supermoon run continues with the Cold Supermoon expected on Dec. 4.