You can soon spot this year’s first supermoon phenomenon – the Harvest moon.
The full Harvest moon will be the first of three supermoons before the end of 2025.
There are sometimes over 12 full moons in a year, but experiencing a bright supermoon is rarer – the last time was in November 2024.
If you want to enjoy the lunar event in all its glory, look up at the sky from around 6.20pm tomorrow, October 7, when the moon rises in the UK.
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But what makes this one a supermoon, and when are the other special moons happening this month?
What is a supermoon?
A supermoon occurs when a regular full moon coincides with the closest point to Earth in its orbit.
The moon’s route around the Earth is never a perfect circle, which means it is sometimes closer to our planet than at other times.
The term supermoon was created by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979.
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Combined with the full moon effect – when the moon is illuminated by the sun – it appears that the moon is around 10% larger and glowing.
The last supermoon of 2024 was the ‘Beaver supermoon,’ named after the typical season for the animals to build dams.
What does the Harvest supermoon mean?
Each full moon is given a name, which often reflects the nature and its cycles.
The summer full moon is known as a ‘Strawberry Moon,’ given its nickname from Native American culture.
The October full moon is known as the ‘Hunter’s Moon’ and it is also the Harvest moon.
As the name suggests, it is linked to the traditional harvest season as it rises closest to the autumn equinox on September 22.
All the supermoons in autumn 2025
- Hunter’s Moon/Harvest supermoon – October 7
- Beaver Moon – November 5
- Cold Moon – December 4
Will the Harvest supermoon be visible in the UK?
The stunning supermoon will be visible in the UK – but it might be obscured by light pollution in cities.
Cloud cover could also hinder stargazers’ attempts to enjoy the lunar event.
Wet and cloudy conditions are forecast on Tuesday night across most of the North West and North East of England and Wales, while the southern parts of UK are set to have a clear sky.
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