Short answer: Yes, there was a Beaver Moon supermoon around early November 2025, with peak perigee on November 5, 2025, making it the largest and brightest of the year. Observers could see it around sunset on that date, often best at moonrise, and several sources noted additional visibility around November 6 in different time zones. For precise viewing times in your location, check local sunset times and the exact perigee timing for your area. Details to help you plan
- What is a supermoon: A full Moon that occurs near its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, which makes the Moon appear noticeably larger and brighter than usual. The November 2025 full Moon coincided with perigee, delivering a prominent display.
- Naming: In North America it was commonly called the Beaver Moon, tied to beaver activity in late autumn. This full Moon was also described as the largest supermoon of 2025.
- Peak timing: The Moon reached full illumination around the morning of November 5, 2025 (varies slightly by time zone), coinciding with its perigee to produce a pronounced size and brightness in the sky. Some reports noted visibility opportunities the evenings surrounding that date, including moonrise viewing on November 5 and continuing into November 6 in various locales.
- Viewing tips:
- Watch near moonrise or shortly after sunset for the largest apparent size, especially when the Moon is low on the horizon.
- A clear, unobstructed horizon helps maximize the apparent size at Moonrise.
- If you miss it on November 5, you may still catch the lingering brightness around November 6 depending on your local conditions.
If you’d like, I can tailor viewing times for your specific city or region (sunset times, Moonrise windows, and best dates) using current local data.
