Illinois residents will be able to view perhaps the largest and brightest supermoon of 2025 in less than two weeks.

Nicknamed the Beaver Moon, it will be at its closest to Earth all year, making the moon especially bright to behold, according to EarthSky.

Here's how Illinois residents can view the phenomenon.

When is the full moon in November 2025?

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, is when the moon reaches peak illumination.

Dates of the moon's phases in November

🌓 First Quarter : Oct. 29.

🌕 Full Moon : Nov. 5.

🌗 Last Quarter : Nov. 12.

🌑 New Moon : Nov. 20.

🌓 First Quarter : Nov. 28.

Why is it called the Beaver Moon?

The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac , when bea

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