Bright nighttime skies are on the way in Michigan as the year's first full supermoon will rise in the sky Monday, astronomers say.

The harvest moon is the first of three consecutive full supermoons in 2025 and will peak on Oct. 6, according to Astronomy Magazine.

Set to come two weeks after the autumnal equinox , the harvest moon will provide several nights of bright moonlight in early October, the Old Farmer's Almanac added.

Here's what to know about the harvest moon.

Is the harvest moon a supermoon?

Yes, the harvest moon will be the first full supermoon of 2025, according to Moon Phase Today.

When will the harvest moon peak?

The harvest moon will peak at 11:47 p.m. on Oct. 6.

Why is it called a harvest moon?

The harvest moon is the full moon that occurs closest t

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