There is a notably close, bright full Moon tonight, commonly referred to as a Beaver Moon or Beaver Moon, and it’s part of a trio of November 2025 supermoons. It’s expected to be at or near perigee, making it appear larger and brighter than average, with peak brightness around the evening hours locally depending on your time zone. Key points to check for tonight
- It is a full Moon around early November 2025, with many outlets labeling it the Beaver Moon and/or Beaver Supermoon. This is typically the second or third in a sequence of November supermoons, depending on the year’s orbital geometry.
- Visibility: for most observers, you’ll want a clear horizon. The Moon will rise in the east as the Sun sets in the west, and it will be high enough for viewing during the early evening to late night hours. The exact rise time depends on your location.
- Brightness and size: because it’s near perigee, it can appear up to roughly 14% larger and noticeably brighter than a typical full Moon. This “supermoon” effect is purely due to the Moon’s elliptical orbit and its close approach to Earth.
- Color: you may notice a warm, orange hue when the Moon is near the horizon due to atmospheric scattering, which is an optical effect not a change in intrinsic color.
Viewing tips
- Find a clear, dark-sky vantage with an unobstructed horizon to take advantage of its height near/during moonrise.
- If you have a telescope or binoculars, use low to moderate magnification to compare the Moon’s features along the terminator (the line between day and night) as it rises.
- Take note of the Moon’s phase and the local rise/set times for your city; nearby meteor showers (Taurids around this period) can add extra sky activity to enjoy.
If you’d like, share your location (city or coordinates) and I can give you precise rise time, best viewing windows, and the exact distance to the Moon tonight for your area.
