The Beaver Moon is the traditional name for the full moon that occurs in November each year.

Quick Scoop

  • In 2025, the Beaver Moon falls on November 5, 2025.
  • It is expected to be a supermoon , meaning the full moon occurs when the Moon is closer to Earth and looks slightly larger and brighter.
  • The Beaver Moon name comes from the time when beavers are very active building lodges and storing food ahead of winter, a seasonal cue used in traditional North American naming of full moons.

A Bit Of Background

  • The Beaver Moon is simply the November full moon in the traditional series of names like Harvest Moon (September/October) and Cold Moon (December).
  • These names have roots in Indigenous North American and colonial traditions, tied to seasonal patterns such as hunting, trapping, and preparing for winter.

Timing Details (Recent Year)

  • For 2025, astronomical sources list the Beaver Moon reaching full phase on 5 November 2025 at around 8:19 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
  • In many locations, it will appear largest and brightest later that same evening after local moonrise, when it is higher and easier to see in the night sky.

TL;DR: The Beaver Moon is the full moon of November; in the latest cycle, it falls on November 5, 2025, and is a bright supermoon associated with beavers’ busy winter preparations.

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