Short answer: Yes—tonight November 4, 2025, is the eve of November’s Beaver Moon, with the full Moon peaking early on the morning of November 5 in many time zones. It’s also described as a “Beaver Moon” and the largest/brightest supermoon of 2025 for viewers in the right conditions. Details and viewing notes
- Timing: The full Moon for November 2025 occurs around the early hours of November 5 in most regions (often cited as around 8:19 a.m. EST / 13:19 UTC in U.S. Eastern time references). In many local time zones this means the Moon appears fully illuminated late in the evening on November 4 or very early on November 5, depending on longitude.
- Name and significance: In North America it’s commonly called the Beaver Moon, reflecting beaver activity in preparation for winter. It’s also discussed as a supermoon because it occurs near perigee (the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its orbit), making it appear larger and brighter than average.
- Viewing conditions: Expect a large, bright disk when the Moon is low on the horizon, which can give a warm, yellow-orange hue due to atmospheric scattering. The Moon rises in the eastern sky after sunset and can be prominent for several hours. Check local sunset times and your local moonrise/moonset for tonight, and look for a nearly full-orbed disk around moonrise.
- Associated events: The Beaver Moon of 2025 is noted as the largest and brightest of the year’s supermoons, and in some reports it’s paired with meteor shower activity (Southern Taurids) visible around the same time, which can enhance the evening sky show for observers.
Tips for observation
- Find a dark sky spot with an unobstructed eastern horizon to catch the Moon as it rises. The Moon often appears larger near the horizon due to an optical effect, which can boost the impression of size and brightness.
- Use a simple pair of binoculars or a small telescope to glimpse surface features like large craters and maria when the Moon is bright but not yet overhead. If you have a telescope, you can observe more detail on its near side.
- Plan for the best views on the evenings of November 4 into the early hours of November 5, as the Moon climbs and brightens in Taurus in early morning skies for many locations.
If you’d like, share your location (city or time zone) and I can give you precise local times for moonrise, the peak fullness moment, and the best windows to observe tonight.
