Two birds fly by a supermoon that sets behind a building under construction in New Jersey in November 2016. October will have three consecutive supermoons. Supermoons appear slightly larger and brighter than other full moons, thanks to the moon's closer-than-usual distance from Earth. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
The long and crisp autumn nights in North America will set the stage for a good month for stargazing, as the night sky will have a variety of events for folks of all ages-including two meteor showers. Here are the top astronomy events to mark in your calendar for October.
Super Harvest Moon: Oct. 6
October will begin with a lunar standout: the first of three consecutive supermoons. Supermoons appear slightly larger and brighter than other full moons, thanks to the moon's closer-than-usual distance from Earth.
This one carries extra significance. It's also the Harvest Moon, the title given to the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Typically, this takes place in September, but 2025 is one of the uncommon years when it occurs in early October.
