{"id":31232,"date":"2025-10-22T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?p=31232"},"modified":"2025-11-27T18:11:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T17:11:28","slug":"full-moon-november-2025-supermoon-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/volle-maan-november-2025-supermaan-november\/","title":{"rendered":"Full moon November 2025 - the supermoon of the year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The November 2025 full moon is not just any full moon; it is a supermoon<\/strong> which is closer to Earth than any other this year. Retrieved from November 5, 2025 at 2:19 p.m.<\/strong> (yes, during the day) the moon reaches its maximum illumination. Because that is during the day, in the evenings of November 4 and 5<\/strong> largest and brightest in the sky. And yes, that means this is the moon to photograph, view through a telescope, or just admire from your balcony in the Netherlands and\/or Belgium.<\/p>\n\n

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Illustration of all lunar phases in November 2025<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n

When is the full moon November 2025?<\/h3>\n\n

The full moon november 2025<\/strong> stands out Wednesday, November 5<\/strong> at 14:19 CET. At that time, the moon is close to its perigee, the point at which it is closest to Earth, making it bigger and brighter<\/strong> than usual. Because this peak moment falls during the day, she seems almost as full on the evenings of Nov. 4 and 5.<\/p>\n\n

In many cultures, this moon is called the \u201cBeaver Moon\/Bever Moon.\u201d<\/strong> called. That name stems from North American traditions, in which beavers prepare their dams for winter around this time. In our regions, this is the time when the nights get longer, and the moonlight seems to shine brighter over cold landscapes. Also very beautiful if you ask us....<\/p>\n\n

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Illustration of a beaver, and the November supermoon (very appropriate!)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Why is it called a supermoon?<\/h3>\n\n

A supermoon<\/strong> occurs when the full moon coincides with the moment when the moon is closest to the earth (perigee). The distance is then about 356,800 kilometers<\/strong>, versus about 384,400 kilometers<\/strong> during a normal full moon. That difference seems small, but visually it means the moon is over 8% larger<\/strong> and more than 16% brighter<\/strong> eyes in the sky.<\/p>\n\n

During the supermoon november 2025<\/strong> that difference will be readily visible when the moon is low above the horizon. Because of the so-called lunar illusion<\/strong> she then appears even larger, especially at moonrise. This effect makes it a perfect time for photography, especially if you add a recognizable foreground object, such as a church steeple, tree or horizon line.<\/p>\n\n

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Image of the supermoon in November 2024<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Those who have a smart telescope<\/a> such as Seestar S50<\/a><\/strong>, DWARF 3 <\/a>or a simple telescope with a smartphone adapter<\/a>\/astrocamera<\/a>, you can even capture the crater details and maria (lunar seas) with exceptional clarity. For telescope observations and especially this full (super) moon, we recommend a moon filter<\/a><\/strong> help temper bright light and increase contrast.<\/p>\n\n

Beaver Moon or Hunter Moon? Why the name will be different in 2025<\/h3>\n\n

The full moon of November 2025 is considered by most to be the Beaver Moon<\/strong> or beaver moon<\/strong> mentioned. Yet other sources deviate from this and call this edition a Hunter's Moon<\/strong>, or a hunter's moon. That difference comes from the way some calendars apply traditional North American moon designations.<\/p>\n\n

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A bow and arrow and super moon, to portray the hunting aspect<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

In that tradition, the Hunter's Moon<\/strong> always the name of the full moon after the Harvest Moon<\/strong> (the harvest moon, which falls closest to the autumnal equinox). The Autumnal Equinox is an astronomical moment that marks the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere, when day and night are nearly the same length.<\/p>\n\n

Because the Harvest Moon in October 2025<\/strong> fell, the next full moon, that of November 5, 2025<\/strong> a.s., at automatically advancing to the title Hunter Moon(some think). So a \u2019traditional\u2019 issue.<\/p>\n\n

Other calendars, such as those of NASA<\/a><\/strong>, follow an established list in which November has traditionally been the Beaver Moon<\/strong> is, regardless of the order of the seasons. According to that more common designation, the beaver moon marks the moment when beavers build their dams before winter arrives, a symbolic conclusion to autumn.<\/p>\n\n

In short: in 2025, the November full moon is both a supermoon<\/strong> as a boundary case in naming<\/strong>. Feel free to call her the supermoon november 2025<\/em>, but know that in some calendars they have the Hunter's Moon<\/strong> is called and in others the Beaver Moon<\/strong>. Anyway, it doesn't matter which denomination you choose. The moon doesn't care, it's still insanely beautiful!<\/p>\n\n

What does the full moon November 2025 mean?<\/h3>\n\n

Astronomically, during its full phase, the moon is in the constellation Aries (Aries)<\/strong>. That means it climbs higher in the sky and remains visible longer. In astrological traditions, the full moon in Aries<\/strong> associated with decisiveness and closure of long-running processes. Spiritual or not, the symbolism fits the time of year: November is the month when many people reflect, let go and prepare for winter.<\/p>\n\n

Scientifically, this moon marks the transition to the last lunar cycle of autumn. The sun is getting lower, creating longer shadows on the lunar surface, something you can see by a simple beginner's telescope<\/a> can see beautifully.<\/p>\n\n

Where and how can you see the November 2025 supermoon?<\/h3>\n\n

November's supermoon is in all of the Netherlands<\/strong> to be seen, provided the weather cooperates. In the Netherlands and Belgium, the moon rises around 5:15 p.m.<\/strong> on Nov. 5 and reaches its highest point a little before midnight.<\/p>\n\n

Want to get the best look at her? Find a dark spot<\/strong> with unobstructed views of the eastern horizon. Places like Lauwersmeer, the Wadden or the Frisian lakes offer a clear view without much light pollution.<\/p>\n\n

Preferably use a telescope with a 10 mm eyepiece<\/a><\/strong> for more detail, or a 25 mm eyepiece<\/a><\/strong> To bring the entire lunar disk into view. All of our telescopes are sold with a 10 mm eyepiece. A moon filter<\/a><\/strong> Helps keep contrast and details visible without the light blinding your eyes (we strongly recommend a moon filter at this event<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

Rather rent a telescope? Choose your telescope here, you can either pick it up or have it delivered!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Those wishing to photograph the supermoon should work with:<\/p>\n\n