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The impressive super full moon: an astronomical spectacle for everyone!
Experience the super full moon on November 5, 2025, which will shine at a distance of 356,833 km at its closest distance to Earth.
The impressive super full moon: an astronomical spectacle for everyone!
On the evening of November 5, 2025, the people of Cologne experienced a fascinating sight in the sky: the super full moon, the largest full moon of the year, stood over the city in all its glory. The lunar peak was reached at 2:19 p.m., while the moon rose above the horizon between 3:54 p.m. and 4:14 p.m. Particularly spectacular was the glowing, reddish light that the moon emitted through the atmosphere, providing a mesmerizing sight for many, reports said MDR.
What's interesting is that a super full moon is a full moon that is particularly close to the Earth. In the case of the November full moon, the distance was only about 356,833 kilometers - almost 30,000 kilometers closer than the average distance of 384,400 kilometers, as astronomy explains. This proximity to Earth is in the area of perigee, the closest point to Earth in the Moon's orbit. To the observer, this moon also appears up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than the usual full moon. This makes the hearts of astronomy and nature lovers beat faster, added Outdoor magazine.
The mystical November full moon
Full moons are always visible when the sun, earth and moon are almost in line. The front of the moon is completely illuminated. This phenomenon was given the name "supermoon" in 1979 by the American astrologer Richard Nolle, who suspected that a nearby moon could increase earthquakes - a hypothesis that NASA has since refuted.
The November full moon has different names in different cultures. In North America it is known as the Beaver Moon, while in Central Europe it is also known as the Misty Moon or Hunter's Moon - the latter due to the former hunting under bright moonlight. Loud daily news The December full moon is also expected to shine as a supermoon, but about 130 kilometers further away than the current one.
Optical illusions and the size of the moon
Another interesting phenomenon is the optical illusion that makes the moon appear larger when it rises. This happens especially when comparison objects such as trees or buildings are in the foreground. Astronomer Olaf Kretzer recommends using a euro piece to determine the actual size of the moon. In fact, the supermoon appears only about 7 percent larger in diameter compared to an average full moon, which corresponds to a similar perception to that between a one and two euro coin. The perceived size is influenced by factors such as perspective and the distance to the horizon, Kretzer continues.
The fascination of the sky and the wonders of astronomy are of interest to more than just scientists. The super full moon on November 5th, 2025 not only thrilled the people of Cologne, but also encouraged many people around the world to look up and enjoy the natural spectacle.