The moon will appear bright and vibrant Thursday, Sept. 28, just before 7 p.m.
If it feels like youve been hearing about supermoons a lot this year, youre right.
After this week, the next supermoon wont grace our skies until summer 2024.
The full Harvest Moon sets behind the Statue of Liberty as the sun rises on September 10, 2022, in New York City.Credit:Gary Hershorn/Getty Images
Heres how to catch Thursdays lunar marvel, including where to look and when.
What Is a Supermoon?
This months lunar sight isnt just any moon; its a full harvest supermoon.
Other names include corn moon and barley moon, per SkySafari.
It will shine around sunset, then continue glimmering into Friday evening.
The full harvest supermoon will reach its peak of illumination at 5:57 a.m. EDT on Friday, Sept. 29.
When Is the Next Supermoon?
After this, we wont enjoy another supermoon until September 2024, then again in October and November.
This months lunar sight isnt just any moon; its a full harvest supermoon.
Other names include corn moon and barley moon, per SkySafari.
