October’s supermoon — a phenomenon when the moon is closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter — is the first of three this year. The subtle difference can be observed without special equipment if skies are clear.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors:

The Harvest Supermoon rises, in London, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

The Harvest Supermoon rises behind spires of the Duomo gothic cathedral, in Milan, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

A Southwest Airlines plane appears between the Harvest Supermoon and a statue of Jesus Christ atop Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria de Guadalupe as it takes off from Dallas Love Field Airport, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Harvest Supermoon rises behind Tower Bridge, M

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