Mark your calendar for the Full Beaver Moon 2025 in November.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Beaver Moon of 2025? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Now that the 2025 Beaver Moon is in the past, check out the date of the next Beaver Moon in 2026.
Get ready for 2025’s Full Beaver Moon in November
The full moon in November 2025 is on Wednesday, November 5. The Beaver Moon will be the eleventh full moon of the year.
The November 5 Beaver moon will be second full moon of Autumn as the second full moon after the Autumnal Equinox. The November Beaver Moon is either the second or third Full Moon of Autumn, depending on if the September Full Moon happens before or after the Equinox.
When is the Full Beaver Moon in 2025?
The peak of the Full Beaver Moon will be at 8:19 a.m. EST on November 5th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The November 5 Beaver Moon will be the full moon in Taurus.
Names for the November Full Moon
The November full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Beaver Moon. It’s not likely a name you would have immediately guessed. The Full Beaver Moon is inspired by nature as this nickname comes from the time when Native Americans and early settlers would set traps to catch beavers to have warm furs for the winter.
Another nickname for the November full moon is the Frosty Moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Beaver Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse in November 2025. March and September will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
Yes, the Beaver Moon will be the second of three supermoons in 2025. October and December will also be supermoons.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Will Beaver Moon be a seasonal blue moon?
No, there will not be a blue moon in November, nor any other month in 2025. There was a seasonal blue moon in August 2024.
There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know, is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.
The second definition relates to having an extra full moon on the calendar during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon.
Moon Phases for the Beaver Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the November Beaver Moon last year, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon began in October and ended in November.
| Moon Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon | Tue, October 21, 8:25 a.m. | Autumn |
| First Quarter | Wed, October 29, 12:21 p.m. | Autumn |
| Full Moon | Wed, November 5, 8:19 a.m. | Autumn |
| Last Quarter | Wed, November 12, 12:28 a.m. | Autumn |
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The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.