See the Full Beaver Supermoon Shine Bright This Week

See the Full Beaver Supermoon Shine Bright This Week

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If you’ve been waiting for a reason to pause, step outside, and look up, this is it. The final supermoon of 2025 will shine over Indiana and Kentucky this week, and it'll be a sky worth setting an alarm for.

The Meaning Behind the Full Beaver Moon

Known as the Full Beaver Moon, this event marks the time of year when beavers finish preparing their lodges and settle in for winter. Long before weather forecasts or smartphones, early settlers and Indigenous peoples named each full moon to reflect the rhythms of the seasons. November’s moon represents warmth, shelter, and rest before the cold months ahead.

Why This Full Moon Is Called a Supermoon

November's full moon is also a supermoon, which means it will appear larger and brighter than usual because it is closer to Earth. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, it will be about 221,817 miles away. When a supermoon rises, it often feels almost close enough to touch, glowing low and golden on the horizon before climbing high into the night sky.

When and Where to Watch the Beaver Supermoon

The moon will reach peak illumination on Wednesday, November 5th, at 7:19 am CST.

Supermoon is a catchy term for what astronomers call a perigean Full Moon, which is when the Full Moon happens at or near its closest point to Earth in its oval-shaped orbit. While a Supermoon is technically bigger and brighter than a regular Full Moon, it only appears about 7% larger—which can be an imperceptible difference to the human eye, depending on other conditions. As the Moon drifts over the horizon around sunset, it may appear larger and more orange—how perfect for the fall season! - Farmers' Almanac

Read More: See Ultra Rare Moonbow in Kentucky During the Super Moon

A Perfect Night to Pause and Look Up

So grab a blanket, pour a warm mug of cocoa or tea, and take a few minutes to look up. The sky is putting on its last big show of the year, and you do not want to miss it.

LOOK: 31 breathtaking images from NASA's public library

In 2017, NASA opened the digital doors to its image and video library website, allowing the public to access more than 140,000 images, videos, and audio files. The collection provides unprecedented views of space. Stacker reviewed the collection to select 31 of the most breathtaking images, including the first from the James Webb Space Telescope. Keep reading to see these stunning images, curated with further information about the captured scenes.

Gallery Credit: Deborah Brosseau

Thanksgiving Foods That Are Safe to Share with Your Dog

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to share a delicious meal with friends, family, and even your pets. Unfortunately, not every Thanksgiving dish is safe for our four-legged friends, but if you would like to share from your plate these seven Thanksgiving foods are safe to feed to your dog.

Gallery Credit: Kat Mykals

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