Our next full moon, and the first one of the astronomical fall, will rise above the horizon late tonight.

This full moon is called the Harvest Moon because it is the full moon that falls closest to the autumnal equinox (Sept. 22). What makes this so unique is that between 1970 and 2050 , there are only 18 years when the Harvest Moon occurs in October. The last time was in 2020, and the next time will be in 2028.

Historically, it's called the full Harvest Moon because it provides bright light for several evenings in a row to help farmers gather their crops.

Supermoon

October’s full moon is a supermoon, and according to NASA , it will appear approximately 30% brighter than normal and 14% larger than normal. This is because of the moon’s proximity to Earth. During a supermoon, the ful

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