As Odisha marks the auspicious festival of Kartik Purnima, the state is set to witness a striking celestial spectacle tonight — a rare Beaver Supermoon.
What makes this Supermoon special?
The full moon appearing tonight will be around 14% larger and 30% brighter than a regular full moon. The event is expected to be visible around 6:30 PM, making it a major astronomical highlight this evening.
A Supermoon occurs when the full moon reaches the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, making it appear exceptionally big and luminous in the night sky.
Second — and closest — Supermoon of 2025
Astronomers confirm that tonight’s Supermoon will be the second and closest of the year, with the Earth-Moon distance narrowing to nearly 3,50,000 km.
Sky watchers will not require any telescopes or special equipment to witness this phenomenon — the glowing Supermoon will be clearly visible to the naked eye.
Because the Moon does not orbit Earth in a perfect circle, it sometimes moves closer and sometimes farther away. When the Moon appears full at its nearest distance, the event is termed a “Supermoon.”
The Beaver Supermoon of November is expected to attract both astronomy enthusiasts and common viewers, creating a perfect blend of science, tradition and spiritual reflection during Kartik Purnima celebrations across Odisha.
