The Beaver Supermoon and Meteor Showers Light Up the November Sky
This week’s night sky has been nothing short of magical, as people around the world turned their eyes upward to witness the breathtaking Beaver Supermoon — one of the biggest and brightest moons of the year. From the busy streets of London to the calm waters of Sydney, and even over the glowing skyline of Delhi, this celestial show drew countless onlookers and photographers eager to capture its beauty.
Now, this wasn’t just any full moon. Known as the Beaver Moon , it marks the time of year when beavers in North America start preparing for the winter, building their dams and gathering supplies before the frost sets in. The name itself comes from old traditions and folklore, and it’s one of the last supermoons of the year. Because the Moon’s orbit around Earth isn’t a perfect circle but rather an oval, there are moments when it swings closer to us — that’s when we see it appear slightly larger and brighter in the night sky.
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This week’s supermoon is actually the closest full moon to Earth for 2025, making it seem more radiant than usual, especially in regions lucky enough to have clear skies. Around the world, it’s been photographed peeking through clouds over the Kremlin in Moscow, shining orange over Rome, rising above cricket fans in New Zealand, and glowing softly behind the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
But that’s not all that’s happening up there. Alongside the Beaver Supermoon, skywatchers have also been treated to the Southern Taurid meteor shower , known for its slow-moving, bright meteors — sometimes even producing stunning fireballs. This shower occurs when Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet 2P/Encke, a small but speedy comet with a short 3.3-year orbit. The Taurids may not produce a large number of meteors per hour — often around five — but when they appear, they’re dazzling.
Astronomers say that although the bright moonlight makes it harder to see many of these meteors, the occasional fireball can still light up the sky dramatically. The best way to catch them is by heading somewhere dark, away from city lights, and looking up after sunset before the moon reaches its highest point.
This combination of the Beaver Supermoon and the Taurid meteor shower has made early November a true spectacle for astronomy lovers. And if you missed it this time, don’t worry — one last supermoon, the Cold Moon , is expected on December 4. So, keep your eyes on the sky — nature always saves something beautiful for those who take the time to look.
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