The November Supermoon, commonly known as the Beaver Moon, is anticipated to be the brightest and largest lunar event of the year, and is the second in a series of three supermoons closing out of 2025 on Wednesday, Nov.5.
The supermoon is all set to rise around 8:20 a.m. so North America will have to watch the Moon either the night before or after its official peak.
Meanwhile, the size difference might be invisible to the naked eye, but the Moon is bright enough to cast faint shadows and light up the night from dusk to dawn. It is also set to illuminate the sky as the largest moon of the year 2025.
The full moon will orbit around 17,000 miles nearer to Earth than an average, making it appear about seven percent larger and up to 16 percent brighter than a typical full moon.
A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its full phase and concurrently aligns with perigee, the closest point in its eccentric orbit around Earth.
All supermoons are not equal and some occur when the moon is near perilune and is not perfectly aligned with the full phase, which mitigates its apparent size and brightness.
Stargazers can view this supermoon without the help of special equipment, but some tips can help to make it one of the most mesmerizing experiences.
When the moon officially reaches full phase on November 5 at 13:19 UTC, the most magical time to view it is in the first hour after the moon climbs above the eastern horizon.
Photographers have the opportunity to capture powerful celestial portrayals framed by earthly landscapes lit by it.
It is worth using a smartphone to include rooftops, or people in the foreground; these factors can contribute to adding scale and drama to your mesmerizing shots.
A good spot can be found away from city lights and other light pollution to locate the moon in the most comfortable position.
On the contrary, users' eyes will need to adapt to the darkness which could take 15 to 20 minutes.
The best time to look at it is right after sunset on November 5, as the Moon rises to catch the impressive moon illusion and to experience how natural cycles connect us all to the science and the cosmic rhythms of our universe.