"Final Supermoon of 2023: Harvest Moon Illuminates September Sky"

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"Final Supermoon of 2023: Harvest Moon Illuminates September Sky"
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The last supermoon of 2023, known as the Harvest Moon, will reach peak illumination on September 29 at 5:58 a.m. EDT. This full moon will appear about 5% bigger and 13% brighter than an average full moon. The timing of the Harvest Moon is tied to the autumnal equinox and can occur in either September or October. After the Harvest Moon, there will be the Full Hunter's Moon in October, Full Beaver Moon in November, and Full Cold Moon in December.

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