2025 is wrapping up with a trio of supermoons brightening Singapore’s night skies, and the next one is just around the corner. After the Harvest Moon blessed us on 7th October, the Beaver Moon is set to rise on 5th November 2025, and this time, the Taurids meteor shower will be accompanying it.
So even if you missed the Harvest Moon or the Orionid meteor shower earlier this month, the universe is treating us to 2 spectacles on the same night to make up for it.
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The Beaver Moon is the 2nd of 3 supermoons lighting up Singapore this year. But why the adorable name? According to NASA, it comes from Native American and European folklore. November was the time when beavers would prep for winter, reinforcing their dams and stocking up on food. It was also the season to trap them for their thick pelts to keep warm during the colder months – hence the name.
On 5th November, the supermoon will be just 356,980km away from Earth. To put it into perspective, a typical full moon hangs out around 384,400km. That proximity means the Beaver Moon will look bigger and brighter than your usual full moon.
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If you’re already planning to catch the Beaver Moon, you’ll want to keep an eye out for the Taurids meteor shower as well. It’s made up of 2 streams – the Southern and Northern Taurids – and is caused by debris from Comet Encke as it zooms through our solar system.
Active from 20th October, the Southern Taurids meteor shower will peak on 5th November. Usually, the shower puts on a modest show of around 5 shooting stars per hour. But this year, we could be in for occasional fireballs, with up to 10 meteors streaking across the sky in an hour.
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You’ll be able to see the Beaver Moon hit its brightest after 7.30pm on 5th November, so make sure you’ve got a good view of the horizon. As for the Taurids meteor shower, it officially peaks around 9pm on the same day, but the best time to catch those shooting stars is between midnight and 4am. It’s going to be a late-night affair, but we just know staying up a little longer will be worth it.
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You probably know the drill by now – we’re sounding like a broken record, but here’s a friendly reminder: head to open spaces like Marina Barrage or use this as an excuse to explore some of Singapore’s beaches, parks, or reservoirs. Dark, open areas are perfect for spotting the supermoon and catching shooting stars.
And in case you were wondering, no fancy equipment needed – just bring yourself and maybe a blanket and some snacks.
Mark your calendar and don’t let the Beaver Moon and Taurids meteor shower sneak past you while you’re scrolling through your phone. After all, the universe doesn’t treat us to 2 celestial events on the same night very often.
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