Supermoon 2025: Date, time, visibility in India and global viewing details

The first supermoon of 2025, also known as the Harvest Moon, will be visible on the evening of October 6 and the early hours of October 7. Rising shortly after sunset, it offers skywatchers a striking view, especially when observed from dark areas away from city lights.

In India, the supermoon will be visible across most regions on the evening of October 6 and into the early hours of October 7, depending on local weather and cloud cover. While the timing may not align with the peak brightness due to daylight, the Moon will still appear large, bright, and golden in the night sky, offering a beautiful view for observers.

A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, known as perigee. As a result, the Moon appears slightly larger and up to 30% brighter than a typical full moon. Although the size difference is subtle to the naked eye, it is often enhanced by the “moon illusion,” especially when the Moon is low on the horizon. The event can also cause slightly higher tides due to the increased gravitational pull.


The Harvest Supermoon will also be visible in several Northern Hemisphere countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and across Europe. In the US, it will peak late on October 6, while in the UK, it will rise on October 7, allowing for an extended viewing window over two nights.

This October supermoon marks the first in a rare sequence of three consecutive supermoons in 2025, offering a unique opportunity for skywatchers and photographers to enjoy one of the year’s most visually striking lunar events.