October's full moon will be a brilliant supermoon. Here's when and what to know about this celestial event.

The first super full moon of the year is coming soon, and will be a special one for those living in the Northern Hemisphere ‒ it will also be what is known as a "harvest moon."

This visual spectacular will appear low on the horizon, making it ideal for taking pictures or just enjoying a brilliant fall evening sky, weather permitting, of course.According to Space.com, the Moon will reach full phase on Oct. 7 at 11:48 p.m. ET (8:48 p.m. PT) when it reaches the point in the sky opposite from the sun (180 degrees).

Can't get outside next week? Don't worry, there will be three consecutive supermoons over the coming months:

The Harvest supermoon on Oct. 7

The Beaver supermoon on Nov. 5

The Cold Supermoon on Dec. 4

So, what is a Supermoon?

The moon's orbit is elliptical, or egg-shaped, rather than a perfect circle around the Earth. A supermoon is a celestial event where the moon's orbit brings it closer to Earth than usual. When the Moon is full and it reaches its closest point to Earth, it is called a "supermoon." As the Moon reaches perigee, the point when it is nearest to Earth in its orbit, the Moon will appear much larger and brighter.

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October's supermoon will be approximately 224,599 miles from Earth. The Nov. 5 supermoon will be the closest in 2025, at roughly 221,817 miles from Earth, according to EarthSky.org.

Your brain makes comparisons between the moon and everyday objects, such as buildings, which are much smaller than the moon itself, when it is close to the horizon. The comparison causes your brain to inflate the moon's apparent size, giving the impression that it is enormous.

What is a harvest moon?

A "harvest moon" is the full moon that falls closest to the beginning of fall. This moon earned its name because farmers relied on moonlight to harvest their crops late into the night in the days before electricity. With the biggest harvests occurring in the fall, this particular full moon's illumination was especially significant, according to NASA.

October's moon phases

The appearance of the moon changes when standing on Earth because the sun illuminates different areas of its surface as it revolves around our planet. Astronomers refer to these transitions as lunar phases. The new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter are the main phases, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

How to get the best view of the supermoon

Check moonrise times: Find moonrise and moonset times by checking local listings. Most weather and star-gazing apps will have them.

Location, location, location: Find a spot away from city lights and other light pollution, locate the moon in the sky and get comfortable.

No lights: Your eyes will need to adjust to the darkness, which could take 15 to 20 minutes.

SOURCE: NASA, Space.com, EarthSky.org, BBC Sky at Night Magazine and University of Arizona, Lunar & Planetary Laboratory

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Supermoon rising: How October's harvest moon will light up the sky

Reporting by Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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