Harvest moon 2025: When, where and how to witness the rare autumn full moon lighting up skies worldwide this October; check visibility in India

The Harvest Moon, a unique celestial event historically vital for farmers, will appear unusually late in October 2025, gracing skies on the 6th and 7th. This rare occurrence, happening only 18 times between 1970-2050, offers a prolonged presence near sunset due to a shallow ecliptic angle. Visible globally, it connects skywatchers to nature's enduring cycles and ancient traditions.

Harvest moon 2025: When, where and how to witness the rare autumn full moon lighting up skies worldwide this October; check visibility in India
The Harvest Moon, a unique celestial event historically vital for farmers, will appear unusually late in October 2025, gracing skies on the 6th and 7th. This rare occurrence, happening only 18 times between 1970-2050, offers a prolonged presence near sunset due to a shallow ecliptic angle. Visible globally, it connects skywatchers to nature's enduring cycles and ancient traditions.