Supermoon: Beaver Moon, 24 November 2026
The full Moon is near perigee (360,765 km), so it looks up to 7% bigger and 15% brighter than average.
When
What it is
“Supermoon” is a popular name for a full Moon close to perigee, the nearest point of its orbit. The difference is easy to measure in photos but subtle by eye.
How to see it
Watch the Moonrise in the east around sunset: low on the horizon it looks especially large. For photos, use a long lens and a landmark in front.
Check the clouds for that night
See also
The Moon meets Mars, 2 November 2026
The Moon passes 1° from Mars — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
The Moon meets Jupiter, 2 November 2026
The Moon passes 0.5° from Jupiter — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
The Moon meets Venus, 7 November 2026
The Moon passes 1° from Venus — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
Jupiter and Mars in conjunction, 16 November 2026
Jupiter and Mars are just 1.2° apart — they fit in one binocular view.
Supermoon: Cold Moon, 24 December 2026
The full Moon is near perigee (356,738 km), so it looks up to 7% bigger and 15% brighter than average.
Supermoon: Wolf Moon, 22 January 2027
The full Moon is near perigee (357,644 km), so it looks up to 7% bigger and 15% brighter than average.