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In Photos | Over the Supermoon! The sky is orange

FP Explainers November 6, 2025, 12:54:49 IST

Skywatchers around the world were treated to November’s ‘Beaver supermoon’ as it reached its peak brightness on Wednesday (November 5). People were ready with telescopes and powerful cameras to catch a sight of the biggest supermoon of the year

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The November Supermoon, also known as the Beaver Moon, lit up the sky on Wednesday evening. In this image, the supermoon rises behind Sant'Angelo Bridge in Rome, Italy. AFP

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A stunning Beaver Moon supermoon rises over North Bondi in Sydney, Australia. This supermoon holds special significance as it was 14 per cent larger and 30 per cent brighter than a typical full moon. Reuters

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The supermoon was visible in India as well, with major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad among others getting a clear view. Here, the beaver moon rises in Hyderabad, India. AP

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This supermoon is the second of the three supermoons in 2025 and the closest to the Earth this year. The moon appears behind heavy clouds above the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Reuters

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According to the Associated Press, the moon was closest to the Earth with just 222,000 miles (3,57,266.48 km). Here, the Beaver Moon sets behind the Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia. Reuters

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A super moon, known as the Hunter's Moon, rises behind a tree over Herrnleis, Austria. Reuters

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The supermoon rises above destroyed buildings amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza City. Reuters

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A statue of the Angel Moroni atop the Dallas Texas Temple is visible with the full "beaver" supermoon above it in Dallas on Wednesday. AP

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