Overview
- Peak illumination occurred at 8:19 a.m. ET on Nov. 5, with the closest approach following later Wednesday depending on location.
- The Moon came within roughly 356,980 km (about 221,817–221,823 miles), making this the year’s largest and brightest full moon.
- Best viewing was Tuesday and Wednesday evenings just after sunset, when the low-horizon view enhances apparent size and warm color without any equipment.
- This is the second of three consecutive supermoons in 2025, with the final one due on Dec. 4.
- Tidal effects are only slightly elevated during supermoons, with differences of just a few inches noted by museum and astronomy sources.