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Reno is currently under a high wind warning until 10 p.m. Wednesday, with partly to mostly cloudy conditions throughout. The stormy weather coincides with the peak of 2025's supermoon tonight, which may affect Northern Nevadans' ability to see the astronomical spectacle.
However, the supermoon is expected to be in Nevada's night skies for several evenings this week -- just not at its peak.
Here's a look at Reno's weather forecast for this week and when 2025's next astronomical event is set to happen.
When is the next full moon 2025?
The next full moon will be the November Beaver Supermoon, set to rise Wednesday, Nov. 5, with peak illumination at 5:19 a.m. PST. It will appear low on the horizon and, like the October Harvest moon, will rise around the same time for several nights.
What is a supermoon?
A supermoon occurs when the moon's orbit is closest to Earth at the same time the moon is full. According to NASA, at approximately 226,000 miles from Earth, the full moon appears brighter and larger than a regular full moon, hence the term "supermoon."
Because supermoons are closer to the Earth than normal, they appear larger and brighter than typical full moons.
Supermoons come in consecutive groups of three or four. This year, the pattern started with September and ends in January 2026; the next cycle of full moons won't come again until November 2026.
Why is it called the Beaver Moon?
According to the Farmer's Almanac, the November full moon marks the time when some of the first snow appears in the northern United States and Canada and when the fall foliage has passed. Frost on the grass signals beavers to build their dams before the ground freezes.
The Beaver Moon is a sign that winter is coming. Besides this being the time of year when they take up shelter, it also takes place during the period when the fur trade in North America peaked. It was the season to trap beavers for their thick, winter-ready pelts.
Full moon names have long been tied to early Native American, colonial American and European folklore, according to the Almanac.
Reno weather Nov. 5-11
* Wednesday, Nov. 5: Rain likely, mainly before 1 p.m. then turning to a slight chance of rain in the early evening. The day will be partly sunny turning to mostly cloudy in the evening. A high wind warning is in effect Wednesday until 10 p.m. High near 59, low around 37.
* Thursday, Nov. 6: Sunny turning partly cloudy in the evening. High near 62, low around 44.
* Friday, Nov. 7: Mostly sunny, clear in the evening. High near 64, low around 39.
* Saturday, Nov. 8: Mostly sunny turning partly cloudy in the evening. High near 66, low around 40.
* Sunday, Nov. 9: Mostly sunny turning partly cloudy in the evening. High near 69, low around 43.
* Monday, Nov. 10: : Mostly sunny turning partly cloudy in the evening. High near 70, low around 43.
* Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day): Mostly sunny. High near 70.
Can I see the supermoon peak near Reno?
Though finding a place to see the supermoon in Northern Nevada may be difficult because of the weather, it could be even harder in Reno because of light pollution. There are several places that are an easy drive from Reno where you can get a darker view of the night sky, including:
Though it may be difficult to see the supermoon's peak in Northern Nevada, there are other astronomical events coming up.
When to watch the southern Taurid meteor shower 2025 peak?
There are two active Taurid meteor showers right now that are set to peak in November -- the southern Taurids and the northern Taurids. Both named Taurid because "both streams radiate from the constellation Taurus the Bull, not far from the bright star Aldebaran and the tiny, misty, dipper-shaped Pleiades," according to EarthSky.The southern Taurids are active from Sept. 20 to Nov. 20, 2025 and will peak on the night of Nov. 4-5, coinciding with the rise of the November supermoon. They tend to be slow-moving at about five meteors per hour, but this year will be a special treat in that it is expected to be rich in fireballs.
The best time to watch the southern Taurids peak is around midnight on the night of Nov. 4-5.
When to watch the northern Taurid meteor shower 2025 peak?
The northern Taurid meteor shower is active from Oct. 20 to Dec. 10, 2025, and will peak on the night of Nov. 11-12. While similar to the southern Taurids, the overlap in the two meteor showers can produce double the blazing fireball display in the sky leading up to its peak.
When will the Leonid meteor shower 2025 start?
The popular Leonid meteor shower display of shooting stars that light up the skies is set to start after the November full moon, from Nov. 6-30, and peak on the morning of Nov. 18. The shower is named for the constellation Leo, where its meteors appear to originate.
The Leonids are a result of the comet Tempel-Tuttle's melting particles that disintegrate as they pass close to the sun during its orbit, leaving a trail of debris roughly the size of grains of sand or smaller, according to the Almanac. Earth travels through this debris field every year, hence the annual Leonid meteor shower.
The best time to watch this year's shower will be the night of Nov. 17, when a waning crescent moon and dark skies should make for good viewing. They average 10 to 15 shooting stars per hour or more.
What is a meteor shower?
A meteor shower is a celestial event that happens when Earth passes through the path of a comet or the trail of debris left by a comet or asteroid during its orbit around the sun. These bits of debris are called meteoroids.
Meteoroids enter Earth's atmosphere at high speeds and burn up, streaking the sky with bright moving lights, like a "shooting star" from what appears to be a single point in the sky called the radiant. These meteoroids range in size from dustlike particles to boulder-sized.
These meteor showers are named for the constellation where the meteors appear to be coming from.
The best time of day to see a meteor shower is around midnight. According to Space.com, it's best to go to the "darkest possible location, and wait about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark."
What are the current moon phases?
Full Moon: Nov. 5🌗 Last Quarter: Nov. 12🌑 New Moon: Nov. 20🌓 First Quarter: Nov. 28
When is the December full moon 2025?
The December full moon of 2025, the cold supermoon, will occur on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
When is winter solstice 2025?
The winter solstice will bring us the shortest day of the year on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, with approximately 9 hours, 17 minutes of daylight.
To check how many hours of sunlight you'll get and the sunrise/sunset times in your area, click here.