The full harvest moon will reach peak illumination at 11:49 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2025. Generally defined as 10% closer to Earth than the average moon, a supermoon event makes the full moon appear slightly larger and brighter. The Draconid meteor shower will peak overnight on Oct.8-9, with about 10 “shooting stars” expected per hour, though the waning harvest moon will make them hard to see. To see the full harvest moon at its best, find an elevated location, an open field or an east-facing coastline with a clear view of the eastern horizon. This harvest moon is the ninth of 12 full moons in 2025, Forbes notes.