when is the harvest moon

The Harvest Moon in 2025 is on October 6th. It is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, which this year falls on September 22. The full moon will officially be at its peak fullness at 11:47 p.m. Eastern Time on October 6 (or 3:47 p.m. UTC on October 7). This moon is also a supermoon, meaning it will appear larger and brighter than usual. The best time to see it rise is around sunset on October 6, continuing into the early hours of October 7.