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The first full moon of summer, the Strawberry Moon, rises tonight and will look larger and redder as it sits low on the horizon. Peak around 7:57 p.m. ET, with New York viewers likely seeing moonrise around 8:48 p.m. View from an elevated, clear southeastern-horizon spot and consider photographing with a DSLR or a smartphone with astronomy features. The name comes from harvest timing, not color.
Space.com reports that the May Blue Moon—the second full Moon in May—will peak around 4:45 a.m. EDT on May 31. In the U.S., the Moon will first rise around sunset on May 30, with Antares the red star nearby and Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury lined up above the western horizon at sunset. A “Blue Moon” here simply means the second full Moon in a calendar month, not a color change; the article also notes additional context about Moon photography and viewing tips.
The Forbes article explains May’s blue moon and provides exact moonrise times for Saturday across time zones, along with tips for viewing under clear skies.
The article explains when to catch the rare blue moon as it rises at dusk this weekend, providing local moonrise windows and viewing tips to help observers spot the second full moon of the month with optimal visibility.
The Wolf Moon, a bright and large supermoon, will be visible on January 3, 2026, rising at dusk and positioned near Jupiter and a bright star, offering a spectacular night sky view, especially in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Beaver Moon, the brightest supermoon of 2025 and the second of three this year, was visible over Minneapolis, appearing larger and brighter than usual as it was at its closest point to Earth, just under 222,000 miles away, with photos captured from Bde Maka Ska.
The biggest and brightest supermoon of the year, known as the Beaver or Harvest Moon, will be visible in Metro Detroit on November 4, 2025, with the best viewing times being Tuesday evening and Wednesday after sunset. Weather conditions are expected to be clear with some wind, and there is a possibility of snow later in the weekend. The supermoon will be most prominent when it rises above the eastern horizon shortly after sunset.
The beaver moon, the second and biggest supermoon of 2025, will be full on November 5, 2025, and best viewed from North America on November 6 at dusk, appearing about 10% larger and brighter due to its proximity to Earth during perigee, making it the largest since 2019.
Skywatchers will experience the largest and brightest full moon of the year, the Beaver Moon, on November 5, 2025, with optimal viewing on November 6, as it reaches its closest point to Earth during a supermoon, appearing about 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
In October 2025, a rare Harvest Moon coincides with the year's first supermoon, appearing about 7% larger and 15% brighter than usual, best viewed around moonrise on October 6-8, especially when low on the horizon for dramatic effect.
In October 2025, a rare alignment will bring the Harvest Moon and the year's first supermoon together, peaking on October 7th. This event offers a brighter, larger Moon visible near the horizon at dusk, best observed from a clear eastern horizon between October 6-8, with the main spectacle on October 7th. No special equipment is needed—just a good view and patience to enjoy this natural show.
The Harvest Supermoon was visible over major cities worldwide, including New York, Milan, London, and Los Angeles, with stunning photographs capturing its glow against iconic landmarks.
The first supermoon of 2025, called the Harvest Moon, was visible on October 6, lighting up skies across various locations including London, New York, Washington D.C., and Malta, and was part of a series of three supermoons expected in 2025.
The harvest moon will rise tonight at 6:20 p.m., marking the first of three consecutive supermoons this year, which appear larger and brighter due to their proximity to Earth, and can cause higher tides.
A rare October full harvest supermoon is visible, occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, with the moon appearing brighter and slightly larger due to its proximity to Earth, offering a spectacular sight for skywatchers.