The Full Beaver Supermoon peaks on Nov. 5, 2025, as the Moon approaches about 221,823 miles from Earth — the closest and brightest full Moon of the year. North Americans can also admire a large-looking Moon the night before or after when it will be roughly 98% full. This marks the second of three consecutive Supermoons late in 2025, followed by the Cold Supermoon on Dec. 4, with a fourth predicted on Jan. 3, 2026.
Full Beaver Supermoon — See the Biggest and Brightest Moon of 2025 (Nov. 5)
The Full Beaver Supermoon peaks on Nov. 5, 2025, as the Moon approaches about 221,823 miles from Earth — the closest and brightest full Moon of the year. North Americans can also admire a large-looking Moon the night before or after when it will be roughly 98% full. This marks the second of three consecutive Supermoons late in 2025, followed by the Cold Supermoon on Dec. 4, with a fourth predicted on Jan. 3, 2026.
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November Supermoon: When to see the year's biggest and brightest Moon
On Nov. 5, 2025 the Full Beaver Supermoon will reach its peak — the largest and most luminous full Moon of 2025. Although the Moon's peak occurs around 8:20 a.m., viewers across North America can still enjoy an impressive sight the night before or the night after, when the Moon will be about 98% full.
At its closest approach (perigee), the Full Beaver Supermoon will be roughly 221,823 miles from Earth, compared with an average full Moon distance of about 238,900 miles, according to NASA. That closer distance makes the Moon appear slightly larger and brighter than usual.
A Supermoon occurs when a full Moon coincides with the Moon's nearest point to Earth in its orbit (perigee). The Moon completes an orbit relative to the stars in about 27.3 days, while the full cycle of phases (new Moon to new Moon) takes about 29.5 days. NASA notes that "supermoon" is not a formal astronomical classification but is commonly used for a full Moon that falls within roughly 90% of its closest orbital distance.
Stargazers have been treated to consecutive Supermoons to close out 2025: the vivid Full Harvest Supermoon in October, the Full Beaver Supermoon in November, and the Cold Supermoon expected on Dec. 4. A fourth consecutive Supermoon is predicted for Jan. 3, 2026.
How and when to watch
For the most dramatic view, watch near moonrise or moonset close to the horizon — the well-known "Moon illusion" can make the Moon look especially large. Aim for a clear, unobstructed horizon: look east after sunset or west before sunrise depending on timing in your location. Binoculars or a camera with a telephoto lens will reveal more detail, and including a foreground object (trees, buildings) in photos helps convey scale.
Quick tip: Plan to arrive early to capture the changing colors and brightness near the horizon; even on Nov. 4 and Nov. 6, when the Moon is ~98% full, it will be impressively large and bright.