Discover the Peak of the Year’s Biggest and Brightest Beaver Moon Full Moon Event

The Beaver Moon is set to rise on November 5, 2025, and it promises to be a spectacular event. This particular full moon will be the largest and brightest of the year, coinciding with its status as a supermoon. As it will be closer to Earth, approximately 221,817 miles away, observers can expect an impressive sight in the night sky.

Significance of the Beaver Moon

The Beaver Moon derives its name from traditional practices. Historically, it marks the time when beavers prepare for winter. Additionally, November was the prime month for Native Americans and settlers to set beaver traps before the waters froze.

Alternate Names for the Beaver Moon

• Deer Rutting Moon – Cheyenne Tribe
• Panther Moon – Choctaw Tribe
• Fledgling Hawk Moon – Hopi Tribe
• Turkey Moon – Potawatomi Tribe
• Moon of Much White Frost – Algonquin Tribe
• Frost Moon – Assiniboine Tribe

The Phenomenon of a Supermoon

A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with its perigee, the closest point in its orbit to Earth. This phenomenon can make the moon appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter. In contrast, a micromoon occurs when the moon is at apogee, or its farthest distance from Earth.

Supermoon Statistics

Full Moon Schedule for 2025

In addition to the Beaver Moon, 2025 will feature several other notable full moons:

• January 13: Wolf Moon
• February 12: Snow Moon
• March 14: Worm Moon
• April 13: Pink Moon
• May 12: Flower Moon
• June 11: Strawberry Moon
• July 10: Buck Moon
• August 9: Sturgeon Moon
• September 7: Corn Moon
• October 7: Hunter’s Moon
• November 5: Beaver Moon
• December 4: Cold Moon

Upcoming Supermoons

After the Beaver Moon, the next supermoon will occur in January 2026, along with two more later that year. This means that enthusiasts can look forward to more opportunities to witness these celestial events.