Beaver Moon 2025: How To Best See November’s Supermoon
Summary
The Beaver Moon, the largest full moon of 2025, will appear on November 5 and will be a "supermoon," meaning it will look bigger and brighter than usual. The best time to view it in the U.S. will be the evenings of November 4 and 5 due to the moon's positioning.Key Facts
- The Beaver Moon will peak at 8:19 a.m. EST on November 5, but it will be below the horizon for U.S. viewers.
- It will be a "supermoon," which occurs when the full moon is closest to Earth in its orbit.
- The name "Beaver Moon" is linked to Native American traditions or beavers preparing for winter.
- The best viewing times are the evenings of November 4 and 5 in the U.S.
- On November 4, sunset in New York is at 4:48 p.m. and moonrise at 4 p.m.; in Los Angeles, sunset is at 4:57 p.m. and moonrise at 4:14 p.m.
- On November 5, sunset in New York is at 4:47 p.m. and moonrise at 4:35 p.m.; in Los Angeles, sunset is at 4:56 p.m. and moonrise at 4:55 p.m.
- The moon may appear orange due to the time of year, and the "moon illusion" may make it seem bigger.
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