On November 4, the moon will put on its brightest and largest show of the year. It’s the second in a series of three consecutive supermoons closing out 2025.

Sometimes called the “beaver moon,” this full moon’s name—traditionally used by various Indigenous peoples of North America—marks the season when beavers build their winter lodges and when trappers once set out before rivers froze over.

The size difference might be subtle to the naked eye, but the added brilliance will be unmistakable—bright enough to cast faint shadows and light up the night from dusk to dawn.

Why this supermoon stands out

This week’s full moon isn’t just close—it will orbit about 17,000 miles nearer to Earth than average. That makes it appear about seven percent larger and up to 16 percent brighter than a typica

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