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