Get ready for a lunar spectacle! The closest and brightest moon of 2025, a Full Hunter's Supermoon, is set to grace our skies. Let's hope for clear skies on Wednesday night to witness this amazing event!
The Full Hunter's Moon follows the Harvest Moon, which occurred the previous month. Typically, the Hunter's Moon appears in October, but every four years, it graces us in November. This year, the moon will reach its full phase at 8:19 a.m. EST on Wednesday. Be sure to check the moonrise time for your specific location.
But what exactly is a Hunter's Moon? Historically, hunters used the bright moonlight to hunt in harvested fields during the fall.
Now, let's talk about the term "supermoon." While widely used, it's not an official astronomical term. The moon's orbit around Earth isn't perfectly circular; it's elliptical. This means there's a point where the moon is closest to Earth (perigee) and farthest away (apogee). A supermoon occurs when a new or full moon coincides with the moon being within 24 hours of its perigee. This Full Hunter's Supermoon is the second in a row, as the Harvest Moon last month was also a supermoon.
Want to capture this stunning view? You can take photos of the Full Hunter's Supermoon using your smartphone or camera. The best time to photograph the moon is around sunset, as it rises in the east, when the colors and the moon illusion are most vibrant.
Prepare to be amazed! This Full Hunter's Supermoon will appear 16% brighter and 6% larger than an average full moon.
Don't forget to explore other celestial events happening in November.
Here's hoping for clear skies!
What are your thoughts on the term "supermoon"? Do you find it useful, or do you prefer more technical astronomical terms? Share your opinions in the comments below!
