November's Beaver Moon: Largest and Brightest Full Moon of 2025
This November, the full moon, known as the beaver moon, will be the year's biggest and brightest. It is also the second of four consecutive supermoons, making it appear about 14% larger and 30% brighter than the smallest full moons.
Timing and Visibility
The beaver moon will reach its peak fullness at 7:19 a.m. on Wednesday. It will rise low on the east-southeast horizon and set in the west-southwest.
Supermoon Details
Although the moon's actual size and brightness remain constant, its apparent size varies due to its distance from Earth. This beaver moon will be the closest full moon of 2025, at approximately 221,817 miles away — about 2,782 miles closer than October's harvest moon, which was the second-largest and brightest of the year.
Facts About the Beaver Moon
- Second of four consecutive supermoons in 2025
- Appears around 14% larger and 30% brighter than the smallest full moons
- Closest full moon to Earth in 2025
Origin of the Name
The name “beaver moon” comes from traditional full moon names catalogued by The Old Farmer’s Almanac. These names derive from Native American, colonial American, and European sources, reflecting characteristics of the northern hemisphere at this time of year.
"The Old Farmer’s Almanac, a reference book published since the 18th century, names the different full moons from names used by Native American, colonial American and European sources, so their meanings derive from characteristics of the northern hemisphere."
The beaver moon marks a significant celestial event and a storied cultural tradition observed for centuries.
Summary: November's beaver moon is the final supermoon of the series, offering the brightest and largest full moon of 2025 due to its close proximity to Earth.