November 5, 2025 | 02:55 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - There is a certain magic in watching the moon ascend, casting its silver glow across the quiet night. This week, the skies will unveil the Full Moon in November, known as the Beaver Moon, a luminous spectacle marking the season’s second Full Moon in the Northern Hemisphere.
Expected to shine in its fullest glory on the evening of November 5 and best viewed at dusk on November 6, this celestial marvel will also be the year’s largest Supermoon, bathing the world in an ethereal light you won’t want to miss.
Citing various sources, let this be your guide to witnessing this celestial spectacle in its most mesmerizing form, just before you bundle up beneath the stars.
Full Moon November to Arrive on Wednesday
The Full Moon in November, also known as the Beaver Moon, will reach its peak illumination at 8:20 a.m. EST on Wednesday, November 5, glowing in its fullest brilliance across the sky.
While it will appear nearly full the night before and after, the most enchanting time to witness its ascent in North America will be during moonrise at dusk on Thursday, November 6, when it graces the eastern horizon just after sunset in a breathtaking golden hue.
This Moon carries several traditional names across cultures, including the Hunter’s Moon, the Frosty Moon, and most famously, the Beaver Moon. Adding to its celestial allure, this month’s Moon is also a Supermoon, meaning its full phase coincides with the point in its orbit when it draws closest to Earth.
Is It the Biggest Full Moon of 2025?
The Beaver Moon officially becomes the eleventh Full Moon of 2025, part of the year’s celestial rhythm of twelve lunar cycles. However, because a solar year lasts about 365 days while a lunar year spans roughly 354, some years, like 2023 and the upcoming 2028, feature 13 Full Moons instead of twelve. In 2025, three of these will be Supermoons, with the Beaver Moon shining as the largest and brightest, alongside two spectacular “Blood Moon” eclipses earlier in March and September.
A Supermoon occurs when the Moon orbits closer to Earth than usual, or about 10% nearer than average, making it appear bigger and shinier in the sky. On November 5, it will come within approximately 221,800 miles (356,980 kilometers) of Earth, its closest approach since February 2019.
This Full Moon in November will be the year’s nearest and most striking lunar spectacle. In contrast, next year’s May 31 Full Moon will sit at its farthest point, or apogee, appearing around 14% smaller, a phenomenon often referred to as a “micro-moon.”
Best Time to See the Full Moon November
For the best view of November’s full Beaver Moon, choose a spot with a clear sightline toward the eastern horizon. Experts suggest an open field, coastal viewpoint, or hilltop is ideal.
Use a moonrise calculator to find the exact local time it appears in your area. For instance, on Thursday, November 6, the moon will rise over New York at 5:19 p.m. (just after sunset at 4:47 p.m.), while in Los Angeles, it will rise almost simultaneously with sunset at 4:57 p.m. Over in London, stargazers can expect moonrise at 5:06 p.m. on Friday, November 7, as per Forbes.
Across the globe, timing shifts slightly, but the spectacle remains equally enchanting. According to Space.com, in New Delhi, the Full Moon reaches its peak at 6:19 p.m., following moonrise at 5:11 p.m. and sunset at 5:33 p.m. At the same time, it glows brightest around 10:19 p.m. in Tokyo.
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