How and When to View the Closest Beaver Supermoon of 2025

The year’s second supermoon, also known as the Beaver Moon, will appear on November 5 at 13:19 UTC (6:49 pm IST).

A large, bright supermoon, known as the Beaver Moon, rises above a silhouette of people standing on a bridge against a dark sky. — **The ‘Beaver Moon’ Supermoon, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter, on November 5. (Photo : Getty Images)**

The Closest Supermoon Arrives

Skygazers globally will see a moon that looks slightly bigger and brighter. This event will happen on Wednesday night. It is the closest supermoon of the year. A supermoon occurs when the moon gets nearer to Earth. The spectacle is set for November 5 at 13:19 UTC (6:49 pm IST).

According to NASA, the moon on Wednesday will look up to 14 per cent bigger. It will also appear 30 per cent brighter than the year’s smallest moon. This is the second of three supermoons scheduled for this year. It is also the closest to Earth. Associated Press reported its distance will be just under 222,000 miles (357,000 kilometres).

During this time, tides might be slightly higher. This is because the moon is closer to Earth. However, the tide difference is barely noticeable. Astronomer Lawrence Wasserman from Lowell Observatory told AP this fact.

Understanding the Supermoon

The moon’s orbit is not a perfect circle. Due to this, its distance from Earth constantly changes. It moves closer and farther away while swinging around. A supermoon occurs when a full moon reaches its closest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity makes the moon seem up to 14 per cent larger. It also appears up to 30 per cent brighter.

Viewing the Event

Clear skies mean no special gear is necessary to watch the supermoon. Even though the moon is bigger, the changes can be hard to spot with your bare eyes.

Shannon Schmoll directs the Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University. She said, “The difference is most obvious as a comparison between other images or observations.”

Supermoons happen a few times annually. One already appeared on October 7. The final one is set for December 4, 2025. The December event will mark the year’s last supermoon. The October supermoon was called the ‘Harvest Moon’. This was due to the season. The November supermoon will be known as the ‘Beaver Moon’.