The 2025 Beaver Supermoon Lights Up the Night Sky
Skygazers worldwide marveled at the brilliant ‘beaver’ supermoon, the largest and brightest full moon of 2025. On November 6, this cosmic event dazzled from iconic locations like St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow to the golden sands of Bondi Beach in Sydney. The moon loomed just 357,000 km from Earth, appearing larger and more luminous than any other lunar event this year.
Why Is It Called the Beaver Moon?
November’s full moon earned the name ‘beaver moon’ because Native Americans and early settlers set beaver traps during this time, preparing for winter. This year, the beaver moon’s supermoon status made it an irresistible photo opportunity for skywatchers and photographers alike.
The supermoon’s unique size and brightness occur when the moon’s orbit brings it closest to Earth, a point known as perigee. If you missed it, don’t worry—you’ll have to wait until next year for another show, but hey, it’s a great excuse to buy that telescope you’ve been eyeing! Or just use your smartphone and hope your camera doesn’t turn the moon into a glowing blob.
Whether you watched from a snowy rooftop or a sunlit beach, this supermoon united us all under the same spectacular sky. It’s moments like these that remind us just how magical our universe can be.
Sources:
The Guardian: November Beaver Supermoon in Pictures