"If you're a keen stargazer, you won't want to miss out on this rare spectacle. The stunning full Harvest Moon, also known as the Hunter's Moon, will rise tonight. This year's event will be a special treat - as it will also be the first supermoon of the year. That means the Harvest Moon will appear up to 14 per cent larger and 30 per cent brighter than normal."
"The Harvest Moon is the full moon which rises closest to the Autumn Equinox, the point at which day and night are the same length. It usually falls in September, but this year the equinox came on September 22 - making the October full moon this year's Harvest Moon. All the full moons in the year have their own unique names and associated traditions, but the Harvest Moon is special for a scientific reason."
The Harvest Moon, also called the Hunter's Moon, is the full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox and usually falls in September. This year the equinox occurred on September 22 so the October full moon is the Harvest Moon. Tonight's Moon is the year's first supermoon and will appear up to 14 per cent larger and 30 per cent brighter than normal. The full phase is technically on the night of September 7, but the Moon will appear full to the naked eye this evening. Consistent late-evening rises near the equinox produced bright moonlight that historically aided farmers and hunters preparing for winter. Visibility depends on local weather and sky conditions.
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