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The take: November's supermoon is the closest full moon to Earth in over six years.
What happened: On 5 November 2025 at 8:19 AM EST, the Beaver Moon reaches peak illumination at just 221,818 miles from Earth, the closest full moon since February 2019.
Why it matters: NASA confirms it'll appear 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon, bright enough to cast shadows on the ground and wash out fainter stars.
What to watch: Best viewing is the evenings of 4 and 5 November, right after sunset, when the moon rises low on the eastern horizon and the "moon illusion" makes it look larger than when overhead.
Every month brings another "super" or "rare" moon. This time, the astronomers aren't lying. The moon will actually be bigger and brighter.
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