October Harvest Moon Kicks Off Spectacular Back-to-Back Supermoons
The celestial sky is set to dazzle stargazers with a series of consecutive supermoons starting tonight and extending into the next year. These luminous lunar events promise to captivate observers with their enhanced brightness and size.
What Makes a Supermoon Special?
Defined as a full moon occurring at perigee, the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, a supermoon can shine up to 30% brighter and appear 14% larger than usual full moons. The phenomenon is particularly striking at moonrise when the moon looms large against the horizon.
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Supermoons
This astronomical sequence begins with the Harvest Moon on Monday, October 6, 2025, which will rise at 6:47 p.m. However, the view might be obscured by clouds. For those who miss this opportunity, there are additional chances to witness a supermoon in the near future:
- The Beaver Moon: Scheduled to rise at 5:24 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
- The Cold Moon: The third and final supermoon of 2025, appearing at 4:48 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
- The Wolf Moon: Set to commence the 2026 supermoon lineup on January 3.
A Yearly Celestial Event
Annually, three to four supermoons grace the skies. Within the lunar cycle, full moons can align with perigee over several periods, contributing to the occurrence of consecutive supermoons, typically spanning two to four months.
For more celestial news and updates, stay tuned to Emegypt for comprehensive coverage of these spectacular night-sky events.
