The first of 4 consecutive supermoons rises tonight over Long Island

Moonrise is 6:08 p.m. and the moon will appear larger than normal on the horizon and peak full moon is 11:47 p.m.

Rich Hoffman

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Oct 6, 2025, 2:02 PM

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Updated 22 days ago

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The first of 4 consecutive supermoons rises tonight over Long Island

The first of four consecutive supermoons will be visible tonight as the Harvest/Hunter Moon (the full moon for October) rises tonight. We'll have clear skies, and you will be able to see it anywhere over Long Island. Moonrise is 6:08 p.m. and the moon will appear larger than normal on the horizon and peak full moon is 11:47 p.m.

There will be three supermoons in 2025, occurring consecutively, and one to start 2026 on Jan. 3 -- The Harvest/Hunter Moon on Oct. 6, the Beaver Moon on Nov. 5, Cold Moon on Dec. 4 and the Wolf Moon on Jan. 3.

A supermoon happens when a full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth (perigee), making it appear slightly larger and brighter than average, especially when it's low on the horizon for moon rise and set.

Supermoon Dates and Times (ET):

Oct. 6, 2025: Harvest/Hunter Moon, 11:47 p.m.
Nov. 5, 2025: Beaver Moon, 8:19 a.m.
Dec. 4, 2025: Cold Moon, 6:14 a.m.
Jan. 3, 2026, Wolf moon 4:02 a.m.

Every three years, the October full moon is also the Harvest Moon. This particular name is given to the full moon closest to the September equinox, which is the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.