Tonight, October 28, stargazers have a rare opportunity to witness anincredible optical phenomenon on the moon’s surface. Just before the moon hits its first-quarter phase, a massive “X” and “V” will emerge as sunlight casts shadows across the lunar terrain.

If you're looking forward to the next full moon, then you won't have to wait long: It rises during the first week of October. When is the October full moon? Is the next full moon a supermoon? How did it get its name? Here's more on the full moon in October.

The first “supermoon” of 2025, which is also the harvest moon, will peak over Kansas soon. Supermoons appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than when the moon is at its farthest point, according to National Geographic. A supermoon is defined as ...

The next full moon will be on the rise in early November The November full moon will be a supermoon The November full moon is also known as the Beaver Moon Once again, the full moon that rises in November will be a supermoon. A supermoon appears "bigger ...

Two more full moons, both supermoons, are expected before the end of 2025. The Beaver Moon will be visible on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and is named for when beavers begin sheltering for winter. December's full moon, the Cold Moon, will appear on Thursday, Dec. 4 ...

The first “supermoon” of 2025, which is also the harvest moon, will peak over Pennsylvania soon. Supermoons appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than when the moon is at its furthest point, according to National Geographic. A supermoon is defined ...