They say good things come in threes, and this year, the universe is delivering once again! Australians are in for a rare trio of supermoons, kicking off with the Hunter’s Moon on Tuesday, October 7, peaking with the Beaver Moon on November 5 (the biggest and brightest of the year) and concluding with the Cold Moon on December 5.
Supermoons themselves aren’t rare, but the October one is special, marking the start of three consecutive celestial events. For Australian sky-watchers, this year’s series is extra exciting as the moons will rise in the early evening, making them easily visible. Here’s everything you need to know about spotting the next supermoon across Australia.
What is a supermoon?
A full moon is dubbed a supermoon when it’s at the closest point to Earth during its orbit. At this time, the moon appears bigger and brighter than usual in the night sky.
How big is a supermoon?
A supermoon can appear up to 14 per cent larger and up to 30 per cent brighter than your standard full moon. We suspect you'll have no problem spotting it!
When is the next supermoon in Australia?
The next supermoon is happening on Tuesday, October 7, just after sunset. It’s especially exciting because it kicks off a rare trio of consecutive supermoons in 2025: October 7, November 5 and December 5.
Astrophysicist and associate professor Devika Kamath explains, “Supermoons themselves aren’t rare – they happen three to four times a year – but not all are equally dramatic. What makes 2025 unusual is that it has eight supermoons in total: five new supermoons earlier in the year, followed by this striking run of three full supermoons at year’s end. Another full supermoon in January 2026 will extend the sequence to four in a row.”
When is the best time to view the supermoon in Australia?
On October 7, the supermoon will rise across Australia just after sunset. This is perfectly timed for easy viewing. Local moonrise times include:
- Brisbane – 6.00pm
- Perth – 6.40pm
- Darwin – 6.51pm
- Sydney – 7.13pm
- Canberra – 7.23pm
- Adelaide – 7.37pm
- Hobart – 7.40pm
- Melbourne – 7.44pm
You can find the scheduled moonrise time for your location here. We'll also update this with prime viewing times for the November supermoon after the October one.
How to watch the supermoon in Australia?
Professor Kamath says, “The best way to experience a supermoon is at moonrise, when it climbs above the eastern horizon just after sunset. At this moment, the moon illusion makes it look especially large, and setting it against trees, buildings or a skyline adds to the drama.”
When it comes to fully appreciating the supermoon, the darker the area you're in, the better. You can find our top spots in this handy guide to the best stargazing spots near Australia.