Around Austin-Moonrise, November 5th the moon was the closest to Earth in 2025 merely ~220,000 miles away. This the largest Supermoon of 2025, happening in November, was known back in the 18th century as the beaver moon relating to the best opportunity to set beaver traps in the quest of "a supply of warm winter furs." [Source Austin American Statesman]. Image in the Eastern sky at 18:03 by RM2244.COM