Archive · 29 Sep 2025
October's Harvest Moon: A Rare Sky Phenomenon in 2025
The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the start of autumn.
It usually happens in September, but in 2025, it will be in October, which is rare!
This moon will also be a supermoon, appearing bigger and brighter than usual.
People in the Northern Hemisphere will have the best view.
It's an exciting event to see, and in the old days, the bright light helped farmers gather crops.
It will be visible in India, rising just after sunset.
The Harvest Moon is a full moon near the autumnal equinox.
The October 2025 Harvest Moon is a rare event.
It will be a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter.
Best views are in the Northern Hemisphere.
Visible in India.
- Who
- Sky gazers
- What
- A rare Harvest Moon appearance
- When
- October 6-7, 2025
- Where
- Visible in the Northern Hemisphere, including India
- Why
- Due to lunar cycle and calendar variations.
- Event
- October Harvest Moon
- Date
- October 6-7, 2025
- Time of Full Phase (GMT)
- October 7, 03:48
- Visibility
- Best in Northern Hemisphere; Visible in India
- Type
- Supermoon
- Appearance
- 6.6% larger and 13% brighter than usual