When to Watch the Harvest Supermoon and Planetary Pairings

Your Moon Guide for October 2025: When to Watch the Harvest Supermoon and Planetary Pairings

October brings one of the most dazzling lunar shows of the year. The Full Harvest Moon will reach peak brightness at 03:47 UTC on October 7, marking the first supermoon of 2025. This year, the Harvest Moon falls in October (instead of September) because it’s the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, which occurred on September 22.

Throughout the month, the Moon will pair beautifully with Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus, offering several nights of brilliant skywatching. The nearly full Moon rises around sunset and sets near sunrise, casting a golden glow over autumn nights.

📅 Key Moon Phases – October 2025

• 🌑 New Moon: October 21

• 🌓 First Quarter: October 29

• 🌕 Full Moon (Harvest Supermoon): October 7 (03:47 UTC)

• 🌗 Last Quarter: October 14

🔭 Sky Highlights:

• Early October: Moon passes near Saturn

• Mid-October: Moon meets Jupiter in the east

• Late October: Crescent Moon joins Venus before dawn

Whether you’re a casual observer or an astrophotography enthusiast, October 2025 is an ideal month to reconnect with the night sky.