images of the rare phenomenon observed last night

The Super Beaver Moon was visible in the sky early Friday, November 15. Sublime photos of this rare episode were shared on social networks.

Bigger, more majestic, brighter… The Beaver Moon bathed the Earth in its light on Friday, November 15, late evening and early night. The peak of this rare phenomenon, which cannot be visible again until November 2026, was observed at 10:28 p.m.

Amateur and professional photographers captured the moment in all its brilliance, before sharing it on social media:

According to NASA, a supermoon occurs when the full phase of the moon coincides with its perigee, that is, its closest approach to Earth in its orbit, which makes the moon appear slightly larger and brighter than the rest of the year.

The Beaver Moon takes its name from the animal whose fur becomes thickest at this time of year, when hibernating, just as the star appears larger in this configuration.

Another explanation given by NASA is that “mid-fall was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze to ensure a supply of warm furs for the winter” in Native American tradition.