Astronomy Enthusiasts Worldwide Await a Rare Celestial Event in November
Astronomy enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting a rare celestial event in November: the Super Moon will illuminate the sky on the night of November 5, becoming the largest and brightest Full Moon of 2025. The Moon's completion on that night coincides with its arrival at perigee (the closest point to Earth on its elliptical orbit). According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, President of the Emirates Astronomical Association, the world will witness the Super Moon event, or "Perigee Full Moon," on the night of November 5. It can be observed with the naked eye and will be the largest and brightest Full Moon of the year, as it will be at perigee, at a distance of approximately 356,980 km, which is the closest point of the Moon to Earth in 2025.
Al Jarwan continued, according to Emirates media, that compared to the "Apogee Full Moon" (the farthest point), the Moon will be 12% closer to Earth, and the Super Moon will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than an ordinary Full Moon. Additionally, the lunar gravitational pull will increase by 30% on the tidal forces, although this increase is minimal for Earth. The observation times of the Moon at its apogee vary depending on the geographical location. The Super Moon will be particularly captivating at sunset, where it will appear large and slightly orange due to the passage of its light through a thicker layer of the Earth's atmosphere when it is low on the horizon.
This night represents a unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts to take breathtaking shots, with the Moon, at its zenith of completion and elevation in the sky, offering a natural artistic backdrop for camera lenses.
