2025 Celestial Event
Supermoon 2025 in Jacksonville
FL, USA
UTCAmerica/New_York
Witness three consecutive supermoons visible from Jacksonville in October, November, and December 2025. Get exact local viewing times and photography tips for the best supermoon experience.
2025 Supermoon Calendar for Jacksonville
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Hunter's Supermoon
excellent
October 17, 2025
Illuminated: 99.4%
Moonrise: 6:45 PM local
Best viewing: 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Distance: 356,827 km
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Beaver Supermoon
outstanding
November 16, 2025
Illuminated: 99.8%
Moonrise: 5:20 PM local
Best viewing: 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Distance: 356,445 km
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Cold Supermoon
excellent
December 15, 2025
Illuminated: 99.2%
Moonrise: 4:55 PM local
Best viewing: 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Distance: 357,123 km
Supermoon Viewing Guide for Jacksonville
What Makes It Special
- • Moon appears up to 14% larger than average
- • 30% brighter than a typical full moon
- • Three consecutive supermoons - rare occurrence
- • Perfect for photography and lunar observation
- • Visible all night long when weather permits
Best Viewing Conditions
- • Clear skies with minimal cloud cover
- • Away from city lights when possible
- • Eastern horizon view for moonrise
- • Southern sky view for peak brightness
- • Comfortable outdoor viewing temperature
Supermoon Photography Tips in Jacksonville
Camera Settings
- • ISO: 100-400 for best quality
- • Aperture: f/8 to f/11 for sharpness
- • Shutter: 1/125s to 1/250s
- • Focus: Manual, set to infinity
- • Use RAW format for post-processing
Equipment Recommendations
- • Telephoto lens (200mm+ recommended)
- • Sturdy tripod for stability
- • Remote shutter or timer
- • Lens hood to reduce glare
- • Extra batteries (cold weather)
Pro Photography Tips
Use a tripod for sharp images during long exposures
Shoot during blue hour (just after sunset) for balanced sky exposure
Include foreground elements like buildings or trees for scale
Use manual focus set to infinity for crisp moon details
Try bracketing exposures to capture both moon detail and surroundings
Location-Specific Information for Jacksonville
Climate Considerations
- • October: Generally clear skies
- • November: Variable weather
- • December: Potential winter weather
- • Check local weather forecasts
Best Viewing Locations
- • Elevated areas with clear eastern view
- • Parks away from street lights
- • Waterfront locations
- • Rooftops or observation decks
What to Expect
- • Moon appears golden at moonrise
- • Brightest when overhead
- • Visible all night
- • Great for naked eye viewing