November 2025's Biggest Supermoon to Shine Bright This Week

The biggest full moon of 2025, a supermoon, will rise on Nov. 5, appearing larger and brighter due to its closest approach to Earth at perigee. Despite media hype, the size and brightness increase are subtle and often imperceptible to the naked eye, but the event will cause notably large tides. The term 'supermoon' is often misused, as the moon reaches perigee monthly, but this event is the closest in 2025. The moon illusion may enhance the perception of size, and the event offers a spectacular skywatching opportunity.