The Harvest Moon of 2025 is set to rise on October 6. It is also the first supermoon of 2025.

Supermoon and Harvest Moon

A supermoon forms when a full moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach in its orbit (perigee), making it appear larger and brighter in the sky than usual.

The Harvest Moon is the first full moon of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere, and is used to mark the end of the harvest season. It occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, mostly in September, although it sometimes falls in early October.

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The Harvest Moon rises shortly after sunset for many nights and gives extra light for farmers to harvest their crops, thus earning it its name.

The moon will be the first of three back-t

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