On the evening of 5 November 2025, the UAE will witness its brightest and largest full moon of the year — the Beaver Supermoon. Visible to the naked eye, this rare celestial event will illuminate the night sky, offering a golden spectacle and a chance for astronomers to study the Moon’s surface in vivid detail.

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•  Beaver Supermoon to peak on November 5, appearing 8% larger and 16% brighter than a regular full moon.
• Occurs as the Moon reaches perigee, about 356,000 km from Earth, nearly 30,000 km closer than usual.
•  Visible across the UAE from 5:17 pm, best seen near the eastern horizon just after sunset.
•  Golden glow when rising; turns bright white as it climbs higher through the night.
•  Top viewing spots: Al Qudra Lakes, Jebel Jais, Al Sadeem Observatory, Kite Beach, Hatta, and Dubai Creek Harbour.
•  Dubai Astronomy Group to host a public stargazing event at Al Awir Second Park (7–9 pm, Dh100–Dh120 tickets).
•  Event includes talks, Q&A, and telescope observation of the Moon, Saturn, and Jupiter.
•  “Beaver Moon” name traces back to Native American traditions, marking the time beavers prepared winter lodges.
•  2025’s lunar series includes Hunter’s Supermoon (Oct 7), Beaver Supermoon (Nov 5), and Cold Supermoon (Dec 5).
•  Experts say the Beaver Supermoon is 2025’s most luminous lunar event, ideal for naked-eye and telescope viewing.