October 2025 Full Moon: Largest and Brightest Supermoon of the Year
The skies over the Adirondacks are about to treat us to something truly unique and special. The Full Harvest Moon of October 2025 will be more than just beautiful—it will be the first of three back-to-back supermoons.
If you love moonlight, fresh air, and dramatic skies, this is a rare lunar event you won’t want t’t want to miss.
The Harvest Moon: More than just a great song by Neil Young.
The "Harvest Moon" refers to the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, typically around September 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. While this full moon usually falls in September, it can occasionally happen in October—2025 is one of those unique years.
Harvest Moon 2025.
This year, the Harvest Moon will also be a supermoon, meaning it will be at its perigee, or closest point to Earth, when it reaches its full phase. As a result, the 2025 Harvest Moon will appear larger and brighter than most typical full moons, creating a stunning celestial display.
When to gaze at this year’s Harvest Moon in the Adirondacks.
Moonrise will occur at approximately 6:20 PM on Monday, October 6, 2025. It will reach its peak illumination at around 11:47 PM EDT and will set at about 7:30 AM on Tuesday.
Due to factors like timing and geography, the moon will be fully illuminated just before midnight local time in the Adirondacks. Many people may notice that the moon appears nearly full throughout much of that evening.
The Adirondacks: one of the best places for moon- and star-gazing.
The Adirondacks have some of the darkest night skies in the Northeast, with a Bortle Scale rating of Class 2, due to minimal light pollution from protected wilderness and the absence of large cities. The Bortle Scale measures light pollution, indicating very dark sites where stars and the Milky Way are clearly visible. That makes the region one of the best places for moon- and star-gazing.
For more about October 2025’s Harvest Moon and tips on how to enjoy this must-see magic, read our recent article.
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