Direct answer first: The Beaver Moon (the November full moon) in 2025 peaks on Wednesday, November 5, at about 8:19–8:20 a.m. Eastern Time, and is also considered a supermoon because it will be at or near its closest approach to Earth that year. It will appear full the nights surrounding that moment, with best viewing around moonrise on the evening of November 4–5, depending on your location. Details and variations by region
- North America: Peak illumination around 8:19 a.m. ET on Nov 5, 2025. The moon will be visibly prominent the evenings of Nov 4 and Nov 5, with moonrise timing making for excellent viewing around sunset on Nov 4 and after dusk on Nov 5. [web results indicate times around 8:19 a.m. ET and local visibility; see sources for precise local times.]
- Europe and Asia: The full moon technically occurs in the afternoon of Nov 5 local time, so the best views are typically on the evenings of Nov 4 and Nov 5, weather permitting. It will still look bright and large due to its status as a supermoon.
- General naming: The November full moon is commonly called the Beaver Moon, named after beavers preparing for winter. It may also be referred to as the Frost Moon or Hunter’s Moon in different traditions, but Beaver Moon is the widely used name for November. [All sources note Beaver Moon as the November full moon and emphasize its supermoon status.]
Viewing tips
- For the brightest appearance, observe when the moon is near the horizon at moonrise or shortly after moonrise in your local time zone, on or around Nov 4–5.
- Check local weather forecasts and local moonrise times to plan your viewing window, as cloud cover can obscure visibility.
- Since this is a supermoon, you’ll notice a slightly larger and brighter disk than a typical full moon, especially in clear skies.
If you want, I can pull the exact local moonrise times for a city you specify or convert the peak time to your time zone.
