The Harvest Moon, the first supermoon of the year, will take place on October 6 at 23:48 EDT, according to Space.com. The moon will shine near the stars in the constellation fish, with Saturn shining right above, giving viewers in the US a breathtaking spectacle. Will New Yorkers see the harvest moon? According to the National Weather Service forecast, there will be clear air in the Tri-State area on October 6, the larger urbanized area of Downstate New York, Northern New Jersey and Western Connecticut. The lunar disc will reach its full moon phase a few hours before it reaches its full moon phase for viewers in New York, according to Space.com. According to the outlet, it will be an excellent opportunity for astrophotographers hoping to record photos of a magical night. The next supermoons, apart from the October full moon, will see Stargazers two more supermoons this year. While the Beaver Moon will take place on Wednesday, November 5, people will see the beauty of the cold moon on Thursday, December 5, according to Pix11.com. Importance of the Harvest Moon According to Space.com, the full moon of October is called the Harvest Moon as it rises closest to the fall. Before the weather changed, farmers worked under the moonlight during the fall to harvest the remaining summer products. Questions When will the harvest moon occur? The harvest moon will take place on October 6 at 23:48 EDT. Will residents in New York be able to see the harvest moon? Yes, New York residents will be able to see the harvest moon. Why is the full moon of October called the Harvest Moon? The full moon of October is called the Harvest Moon because of the proximity to the fall. What is the fall Equinox? In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumn Equinox is the official beginning of the fall. It happens around 22 or 23 September when the sun is directly over the equator of the earth, making it almost the same amount of sunshine and darkness everywhere.
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