Catch the rare October supermoon lighting up India’s night sky on October 6–7 (Photo: Canva)
The much awaited Harvest Moon 2025-the first supermoon of the year, will illuminate the night skies in early October. Known for its bright golden light, the Harvest Moon is of interesting astronomical and cultural significance and is one of the year’s most popular full moons.
A Harvest Moon is simply the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox day, when day and night last almost the same length of time. The Harvest Moon occurs roughly every year at the end of September, however in 2025 the Harvest Moon happens in early of October because of this new lunar cycle. Traditionally, the bright glowing light allowed farmers to work long hours to harvest products before winter, hence giving the moon its legendary name.
Across the globe, the Harvest Moon symbolises abundance, gratitude, and oneness with nature. In Native American and European cultures, it was seen as a time of thanksgiving and preparation for winter.
Date comes, 6–7 October 2025
Peak Illumination: 7 October at 03:48 GMT (11:47 PM ET / 9:17 AM IST)
Visibility Window: The moon will be full for almost three nights, starting from October 5 to October 8.
This year’s Harvest Moon is a Supermoon as well, so it will be about 6.6% bigger and 13% brighter than a normal full moon because it will be closer to Earth in its orbit.
Yes, Indian skywatchers can see the Harvest Moon on the evenings of October 6 and 7. But, unlike in other regions of the world, it will not be seen at its peak from India, as the timing clashes with daylight hours there. Nevertheless, the full moon will be big, bright, and golden in the evening sky, rising in the east after sunset.
Weather might be an important factor persistent monsoon clouds can obscure vision in some areas. But if it is clear weather, Indians can look forward to a breathtaking view.
Best Time: Immediately after sunset on October 6 and 7
Equipment Needed: None. The Harvest Moon is observable with the naked eye. Binoculars or a telescope will amplify the observation, showing craters and surface features.
Move away from city lights to reduce light pollution and see the moon’s golden light in all its splendor.
The previous time a Harvest Moon appeared in October was in 2020, and the next won’t be back until 2028. That makes the 2025 October Harvest Moon something of a specialty event, and Northern Hemisphere stargazers are preparing to see the spectacle.
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