ORLANDO, Fla. – Get ready, sky watchers! Monday night, Oct. 6, marks the arrival of 2025’s first supermoon.
This supermoon is especially rare because it’s the latest first supermoon in a calendar year since 2010.
What is a supermoon?
A supermoon happens when the full moon coincides with its closest point to Earth in its orbit, known as perigee.
That means the moon appears 30% brighter and about 14% larger in the night sky compared to a typical full moon.
While the difference isn’t always dramatic to the naked eye, it’s still a beautiful sight and a great excuse to step outside and look up.
The moon will rise around sunset and will appear at its fullest around 11:45 p.m.
When are the next supermoons?
If you miss tonight’s lunar show, don’t worry as there are two more supermoons to catch before the year ends:
- Nov. 3, 2025
- Dec. 3, 2025
Each will offer another chance to see the moon shine just a bit brighter and bigger than usual.