October ushers in changing foliage, cooler temperatures, and the spooky season made eerier with less daylight.

Costumes are donned and even the night sky wants to help set the mood. Much to the dismay of werewolves, October’s Harvest supermoon will peak tonight (Monday, October 6) at 11:47 p.m. ET, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

Let’s break down the science behind this nighttime spectacle and take a look at future events.

Why is October’s full moon called the Harvest Moon?

The full moon closest to the autumnal equinox gets the moniker Harvest Moon. September’s offering took place on September 7 and the equinox took place on September 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. This means that October gets the crown in 2025, although that is not always the case.

Before modern conveniences, the

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