The Biggest and Brightest Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up the Sky
If you’re someone who loves gazing at the night sky, this week is bringing you something truly special — the biggest and brightest supermoon of the year. Astronomers are calling it a spectacular event, and it’s being described as a “must-see” for anyone who enjoys celestial wonders.
Known as the Beaver Moon , this stunning lunar event will rise on the night of Wednesday, November 5 , lighting up skies across Australia and beyond. What makes it even more remarkable is how close it will be to Earth — roughly 356,980 kilometres away , which is about 30,000 kilometres closer than the average full moon. Because of this proximity, the moon will appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual. In simple terms, it’s going to look massive and glow like a spotlight in the sky.
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Astrophysicists explain that a supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the point in its orbit where it’s closest to Earth, a stage called the perigee . When this happens, the moon doesn’t just shine brighter — it feels almost like it’s leaning in, giving us a front-row seat to its natural brilliance.
In New South Wales , the Beaver Moon is expected to rise around 7:14 p.m. , just after sunset, creating a breathtaking view over Sydney’s eastern horizon. Experts say the best time to see it is during moonrise , when it appears largest due to the so-called moon illusion . Watching it rise behind buildings, trees, or hills can make the experience even more dramatic.
According to astrophysicist Dr. Kamath , the key to enjoying the supermoon to the fullest is finding a dark, open area — away from city lights. Whether it’s a quiet beach, a lookout, or one of Sydney’s many stargazing spots, the clearer your view, the more magical the experience.
The name “Beaver Moon” has its roots in Native American tradition. It marks the time of year when beavers were most active, building their dams and preparing for winter. Early settlers also used this full moon as a signal for the annual beaver hunting season.
This Beaver Moon is the second in a trio of 2025 supermoons , following October’s Hunter’s Moon and just ahead of December’s Cold Moon , which will close the year’s lunar lineup on December 5 .
So, if you’ve ever wanted to witness nature’s own light show, this is your chance. Step outside, look east after sunset, and take a moment to enjoy the sight — because the biggest and brightest moon of 2025 won’t come around again anytime soon.
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