The Beaver Supermoon rises over DFW this Week. Here’s what you need to know
Get ready to look up! The Beaver Supermoon will illuminate Texas skies November 4-6.
Every full moon has a distinctive name. November’s is referred to as the Beaver Moon, though many Native American tribes call it different things. The name “Beaver Moon” stems from the fact that beavers tend to stock up on food and take shelter during this time of year, particularly in the colder parts of the US. For the Cree and Assiniboine, November’s moon is known as “Frost Moon.” It’s called the “Deer Rutting Moon” by the Lakota and Dakota, and the “Freezing Moon” by the Assinshinaabe.
This month’s full moon is even more special as it’s the second-to-last supermoon we’ll see in 2025. The first happened during the Harvest Moon in October, and the last will take place during the Cold Moon in December. The Beaver Supermoon technically reaches peak illumination at approximately 7:19 a.m. CST on November 5, but you’ll be able to see it shining clear and bright that night after the sun sets.
Before we get into all the best places in DFW to view this exciting celestial event, let’s first figure out what a supermoon is exactly and why it’s worth viewing.
What is a supermoon?
The term “supermoon” isn’t scientific—it’s basically just a fancy way of describing a Full Moon that happens during a specific point in the Moon’s elliptical orbit when it’s closest to Earth. During the Beaver Supermoon, the Moon will be closer than the other supermoons this year and will be about 221,817 miles away from us.
Since the Moon will be closer than it usually is in its orbit, it’ll look larger and brighter than it would otherwise. How much larger and brighter? I’m glad you asked, because I was curious too. NASA says it’ll appear about 30% brighter and 14% larger this month than it does during a regular Full Moon. Pretty cool!
Where and when to see the supermoon in DFW
When it comes to viewing the supermoon, the best times to see it will be the evenings of Tuesday, November 4 through Thursday, November 6 as it’s rising in the east. It’ll be even clearer and more majestic if you can view it away from the light pollution that’s common in the city, but either way, you’ll be able to bask in its glow no matter where you are. Head just outside of the city to enjoy the view or find an elevated park or balcony to enhance the experience.
Secret Dallas recommends heading to Reverchon Park or White Rock Lake, but really, any area that gives you unblocked access to the night sky will provide a good viewing point to catch the supermoon at its biggest and brightest. If you want to make things even more magical, pick up a few snacks and a few friends and make it an event, like going to see a movie. It’ll be a nice way to feel connected to each other and the world around you.
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