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Closest Supermoon of the Year Lights Up Skies Wednesday Night Into Thursday Morning

A perigee full moon creates a subtly larger-looking disc, best seen low in the eastern sky.

Overview

  • Best viewing is about an hour after sunset on Wednesday and about an hour before sunrise on Thursday.
  • The moon rises in the northeast and sits low on the horizon, where it can look bigger due to optical perception.
  • Forecasters expect high cloud layers with many clearings, though local cloud cover will ultimately determine visibility.
  • This is the third supermoon of 2025 and the closest of the year, with the next occurrence expected on December 5.
  • Photographers are advised to use telephoto lenses and strong foregrounds, while modern smartphone night modes can also yield good shots.