October Supermoon 2023: First of Three Spectacular Lunar Events This Year

Oct 06, 2025 12:43 pm CST

The first supermoon of 2023 will illuminate the night sky this Monday, appearing 14% larger and 30% brighter than typical full moons. This astronomical event, visible worldwide under clear skies, marks the beginning of three consecutive monthly supermoons, with November's being the closest to Earth. Learn when and how to best observe this celestial phenomenon.