Looking up at the sky tonight is essential if you want to see today’s Moon entering its full moon. This beautiful and immense October full Moon is the first of the supermoons of 2025. The first, yes, and not the only one, because this year The last quarter of the year is accompanied by three. Supermoons are full moons that, like today and tomorrow, look very large, and that, of course, has an explanation.
Here we tell you everything you need to know about the October Supermoon, from when exactly does it occurhow it will look and why until how it influences our daily lives and how we can harness its energy to our advantage. In addition to being a supermoon, it is the first full Moon of autumn in the lunar calendar of 2025, so it is not just any full Moon!
first supermoon of 2025 and first full moon of autumn
Although in other years we have referred to the full Moon in October as the Hunter’s Moon, in 2025 this first full Moon of the fall It is called the Harvest Moon. It is called this because it is the full Moon closest in time to the autumn equinox.
In the northern hemisphere This Harvest Moon is most often celebrated in September, but on some occasions, as is the case this year, it falls in October. In the lunar calendar of the southern hemisphere, the Harvest Moon is found in March or April, when the southern autumn begins.
Two full moon nights in a row (and much more!)
This tonight Monday October 6 We will see the full Moon appear over the horizon when the Sun sets. However, The astronomical full moon phase occurs early in the morningaround 5:47, Spanish peninsular time, on Tuesday, October 7. Do not be surprised, therefore, that you see it indicated like this in the October lunar calendar. Technically, The Sun in the sign of Libra and the Moon in Aries will be in opposition in the sky at that time, and right at that moment the Moon will be fully illuminated, 100%.
The full Moon can almost always be enjoyed for two nights in a row, but it is not so common that it can be seen illuminated almost 100% in both. Both this Monday night and tomorrow Tuesday, take the opportunity to enjoy the show.
It is a full Supermoon, furthermore, which may look more reddish or orange. Being very close to the equinox, its output is very low on the horizon, so the blue light waves lose strength compared to the red ones.
Why is it called the Harvest Moon?
Formerly, as now, it was a moment of abundance in the fieldssince the late summer and autumn harvests were brought together, but provisions also had to be stocked up for the winter. The days lengthened under the luminous embrace of the Moon to be able to collect everything on time.
Why does this full moon look bigger and brighter?
The Moon today is very close to the lunar perigeethe point in its orbit at which it comes closest to Earth. The closest approach will occur specifically on Wednesday October 8. As the perigee occurs very shortly after the full moon, the proximity of the Moon will make it appear larger and brighter.
It is estimated that today’s Moon will look 14% bigger of average and that its brightness will intensify by 30%. It is a beautiful visual effect that usually occurs 2 to 5 times per year.
What sign of the zodiac is today’s full moon in?
Although when you look up you will see the Moon still at the height of the constellation of Pisces, it will have entered the Aries zodiac sign shortly before dawn, so, from the point of view of astrology, this night will already rise under the influence of this fire sign.
Conjunction of the full Moon with Saturn
Today, Monday, on the other hand, the full Moon will have a very special encounter. In the early morning, at 4:46 a.m., he will have been in conjunction with Saturnboth celestial bodies separated by a mere 4º. At night you can see it still accompanied by the planet of wisdom, time and limits, visible even with the naked eye. Both They will shine nearby in the night sky moving before the constellation of Pisces.
If you use a telescope or binoculars, you will have a beautiful chance to see details of the Moon and the impressive rings of royal Saturn.
How today’s full moon influences Monday
iStock
The Moon, still in its crescent phase, continues to ascend today in its orbit and will have entered around 6:48 a.m. in the sign of Arieswith its fire energy. Throughout the day, The energies of the waxing gibbous Moon and the full Moon will coexistthe latter intensifying as the hours progress.
- Today’s moon phase: Waxing Gibbous Moon-Full Moon
- Departure time: 19:19 (Madrid)
- Lightning: 97.8%-99.9%
- Constellation: Pisces
- Astrological sign: Pisces-Aries
Complete and mark the next steps
The culmination energy of the lunar cycle is strengthened by the luminous and powerful fire of Aries. It’s time to connect with your most authentic desires consciously and putting all the energy into carrying them out.
Between today and tomorrow, in addition, a cycle that opened with the new Moon on March 29 closes. The time has come complete projects and intentions projected at that moment, and connect with your inner strength and your intuition to determine what next steps you really want to take right now.
Most recommended self-care routines
In this context, some beauty and well-being care are more appropriate than others. Furthermore, as they are more aligned with the energy of this Moon today, they are easier to do and give better results.
- It’s a great day to give yourself a energizing and toning massage that activates, above all, blood circulation. For example, with almond vegetable oil, as a base, and rosemary or orange essential oils. Perform scrubbing with rosemary alcohol can be another great option.
- With this energy you will notice that your vitality increases, so it is good time to do sportsespecially cardio.
- It’s also a good day for increase your energy even more by nourishing yourself wellavoiding heavy meals and increasing the consumption of proteins, fruits and sprouts, or using supplements and trace elements if you consider it appropriate.
- You can take advantage of get a haircut if you want it to grow faster. On the other hand, it is not the best day to shave; If you are looking to take advantage of the lunar influence for more lasting results, it is best to wait until next Sunday, October 12.
- In general, it is a very good time to wash your hair and make it shiny and loose.
- If you have trouble falling asleep Because of so much activation, put a few drops of lavender essential oil on pillow or give yourself a salt bath with lavender to relax at the end of the day. You can also help yourself with a relaxing infusion or resort to meditation or conscious breathing techniques. You can even try a full moon meditation, which will help you both connect with this moment and relax.
What to do at home with this Moon today
- Just like yesterday, open the windows again and let the fresh air circulate through every corner of your home, thus renewing the energy. Also take the opportunity to clean and recharge your precious stones by leaving them in the light of the full Moon overnight.
- Among the different full moon rituals that you can do, another very restorative one you can do is leave a bowl or glass bottle with water outdoors so that it is impregnated with the lunar energy of the full moon. Tomorrow you can drink that «Moon water» or use it to revitalize your plants.
- It’s a very good time to dust and dust. They are light tasks that will help you stay focused despite the intensity of the day and that will give you good results without taking up too much of your energy.
Most recommended tasks in the orchard and garden
Throughout the day the waxing gibbous Moon moves through the constellation of Pisces and will reach its full moon at that height. According to biodynamic agriculture, this means that today’s plant care recommendations are governed by a water and leaf and stem energy:
- Take advantage to water your crops, garden and your indoor and balcony plants. The better the water, the more your plants will appreciate it, so, if you can, use filtered tap water or water that has rested for a minimum of 24 hours, mineral or spring water.
- It’s a good day for sow and stimulate the growth of leafy and stem vegetables such as cabbages, spinach, chard, chervil, endive, lamb’s arugula, parsley, basil and lettuce, among other vegetables that are planted in October.
Other astrological influences for today, Monday, October 6
As the Moon reaches the climax of the lunar cycle, Mercury enters Scorpio. It will be at 6:41 p.m. This will cause the energy of communication to move in a more passionate and intense terrain. The curious mind that wants to know how things work and longs to discover the truth that hides in the deepest places of each of us.
Scorpio’s desire impulse lodged in Mercury’s need to know and quest can activate attitudes of possession and also distrust in the links. Take a deep breath, stop for a few moments and recover your center to see if the sexual and control impulses that move you are genuine or the product of a mind that is unfocused and far from true passion.
And, if you feel that distrust takes over your thoughts, it may be a good time to do some deep and connection meditationor to do intensity exercise that allows the focus of your restless mind to focus on what you are doing. The energy of Aries favors the practice of intense exercises of the type you want.
A period begins for investigate what moves you in your way of communicating and what passions activate your mind. With this information and the energy of the Sun in Libra and the Moon in Aries, thoughts can give you great information of who you really are and the mental mechanisms, the rage and the passions that emerge to fill existential voids.