How to Watch November's Full Moon, the Last Supermoon of the Year

Mar. 15, 2025

Full Moon over Pelli Tower.Photo:CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty

Picture shows Pelli Tower and the cathedral as the full Moon rises over Seville on August 19, 2024. The “blue supermoon” that rises on August 19, 2024 is the unification of a super Moon and a blue Moon. The term “blue Moon” has nothing to do with color but refers to the third full Moon in an astronomical season of four. A super Moon, meanwhile, refers to a full Moon that occurs when it is closer to Earth in its orbit, resulting in a slightly larger and brighter appearance.

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Skygazers will have one more opportunity to catch asupermoonin 2024! November’s full moon — best known as the Beaver Moon — will peak on Nov. 15.According toNASA, a supermoon occurs when the moon is at its closest position to Earth, making it appear bigger and brighter in the night sky. The November supermoon is extra special because it is the fourth consecutive supermoon we’ve witnessed sinceAugust’s blue moon.AstrologerKyle Thomaspreviously told PEOPLE that full moons are considered times that bring heightened emotions, impulsive behavior and plenty of dramatic events. During a supermoon, that energy will be felt tenfold because of the close proximity to Earth and will affect the collective from Nov. 12 through Nov. 19.Here’s everything to know about November’s supermoon including how to get the best view and when to catch the next supermoon in 2025.When will the supermoon be visible?Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via GettyPerNASA, skywatchers will be able to catch the supermoon on Nov. 15, starting at 4:29 p.m. EST. Unlike a regular full moon, the supermoon will appear bigger and brighter in the night sky.Where will the supermoon be visible?The supermoon over Washington D.C.J. David Ake/GettyLuckily for everyone, the supermoon can be observed anywhere around the world, weather permitting.How to watch the upcoming supermoon?The supermoon over New York City.Gary Hershorn/GettyYou can put away your telescope and binoculars — the supermoon will be hard to miss in the night sky. Per theAssociated Press, skygazers will be able to make out the gorgeous details of the moon since the moon can be 30 percent brighter than average.It’s also recommended to try to catch a glimpse of the moon away from the city lights and the spectacular sight will be best visible between as the moon rises and sets in the evening and early morning.When will the next supermoon take place?The supermoon rises over Prague, Czech Republic.Tomas Tkacik/SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettyWhile the last full moon of the year falls on Dec. 15, skygazers will have to wait until late 2025 to see another supermoon. There will be three consecutive supermoons starting in October 2025, perPBS.

Skygazers will have one more opportunity to catch asupermoonin 2024! November’s full moon — best known as the Beaver Moon — will peak on Nov. 15.

According toNASA, a supermoon occurs when the moon is at its closest position to Earth, making it appear bigger and brighter in the night sky. The November supermoon is extra special because it is the fourth consecutive supermoon we’ve witnessed sinceAugust’s blue moon.

AstrologerKyle Thomaspreviously told PEOPLE that full moons are considered times that bring heightened emotions, impulsive behavior and plenty of dramatic events. During a supermoon, that energy will be felt tenfold because of the close proximity to Earth and will affect the collective from Nov. 12 through Nov. 19.

Here’s everything to know about November’s supermoon including how to get the best view and when to catch the next supermoon in 2025.

When will the supermoon be visible?

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The biggest and brightest supermoon, also known as the Hunter’s Moon, rises behind the Al Fanar Mosque in Doha, Qatar, on October 17, 2024.

PerNASA, skywatchers will be able to catch the supermoon on Nov. 15, starting at 4:29 p.m. EST. Unlike a regular full moon, the supermoon will appear bigger and brighter in the night sky.

Where will the supermoon be visible?

The supermoon over Washington D.C.J. David Ake/Getty

The Martin Lurther King, Jr. Memorial is seen in the trees turning fall colors as the Hunter’s Supermoon sets behind the Arlington, Va. skyline early in the morning on October 17, 2024, in Washington, DC.

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Luckily for everyone, the supermoon can be observed anywhere around the world, weather permitting.

How to watch the upcoming supermoon?

The supermoon over New York City.Gary Hershorn/Getty

The Hunter’s Supermoon rises behind the skyline of midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building in New York City as the sun sets on October 16, 2024, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.

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You can put away your telescope and binoculars — the supermoon will be hard to miss in the night sky. Per theAssociated Press, skygazers will be able to make out the gorgeous details of the moon since the moon can be 30 percent brighter than average.

It’s also recommended to try to catch a glimpse of the moon away from the city lights and the spectacular sight will be best visible between as the moon rises and sets in the evening and early morning.

When will the next supermoon take place?

The supermoon rises over Prague, Czech Republic.Tomas Tkacik/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty

Supermoon seen over the panorama of historical part of the Czech capital Prague. Historical part of Prague is part of UNESCO world heritage. October’s full moon, also known as the Hunter’s Moon is biggest and brightest supermoon this year.

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While the last full moon of the year falls on Dec. 15, skygazers will have to wait until late 2025 to see another supermoon. There will be three consecutive supermoons starting in October 2025, perPBS.

source: people.com