Mark your calendar for the Full Harvest Moon 2025 in October.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Harvest Moon of 2025? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Now that the 2025 Harvest Moon is in the past, check out the date of the next Harvest Moon in 2026.
Get ready for 2025’s Full Harvest Moon in October
The full moon in October 2025 is on Monday, October 6. The Harvest Moon will be the tenth full moon of the year.
The October 6 Harvest moon will be first full moon of Autumn as the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox. Depending on the year, the October Full Moon is either the first or second Autumn Full Moon, depending on if the September Full Moon is before or after the Equinox.
When is the Full Harvest Moon in 2025?
The peak of the Full Harvest Moon will be at 11:48 p.m. EDT on October 6th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The October 6 Harvest Moon will be the full moon in Aries.
Names for the October Full Moon
In 2025, the October Full Moon will be called the Full Harvest Moon. The nickname is inspired by nature and agriculture as well as the timing of the Fall Equinox. The Full Moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox is called the Harvest Moon. An October Harvest Moon is somewhat rare, occurring about every four years.
In other years, the October Full Moon is also called the Full Hunter’s Moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Harvest Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse in October 2025. March and September will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
Yes, the Harvest Moon will be the first of three supermoons in 2025. November and December will also be supermoons.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Moon Phases for the Harvest Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the October Harvest Moon last year, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon began in September and ended in October.
| Moon Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon | Sun, September 21, 3:54 p.m. | Summer |
| First Quarter | Mon, September 29, 7:54 p.m. | Autumn |
| Full Moon | Mon, October 6, 11:48 p.m. | Autumn |
| Last Quarter | Mon, October 13, 2:13 p.m. | Autumn |
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The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.