SAEDNEWS: This week, the sky hosts the largest and brightest full moon of the year: the "Blue Dog Moon" reaches its closest point to Earth since 2019.
According to SaedNews Science Service, astronomy enthusiasts will witness the largest and brightest full moon of the year this week. On Wednesday, November 5 (14 Aban), the second supermoon of 2025, known as the Blue Dog or Beaver Moon, will light up the sky. This marks the second of three consecutive supermoons at the end of 2025.
IRNA reports that this year’s largest supermoon will be about 356,980 kilometers from Earth—the closest the Moon has been to our planet since February 2019.
Why It’s Called the Blue Dog Moon
The name “Blue Dog Moon” comes from the traditions of North American Indigenous peoples. During this season, blue dogs—beavers—are busy building their winter dams in the northeastern United States and Canada. These animals are often active under the full moon’s light.
How a Supermoon Happens
The Moon’s orbit around Earth is not perfectly circular but elliptical. A supermoon occurs when the Moon reaches its closest point to Earth while also being full. During a supermoon, the Moon appears about 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
Best Time to Watch
The Moon will be fully illuminated on Wednesday night, but the ideal viewing time is Thursday, November 6 (15 Aban), just after sunset. At this time, the Moon will appear in the Taurus constellation, near the Pleiades star cluster.
Tips for Observing
Check the exact moonrise time for your city.
The Moon will appear nearly full on the days immediately before and after this date.
Even the naked eye can enjoy the spectacle.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness one of the year’s most beautiful astronomical events.
