On Monday, October 6, and Tuesday, October 7, skywatchers are treated to the largest and brightest supermoon of 2025, known as the Harvest Supermoon in New York City. This rare lunar event appears up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual, turning the moon into a golden giant rising above the cityscape.
The Full Harvest Supermoon rises at 6:08 pm, peaks at 11:47 p.m. EDT on Monday, October 6, but New Yorkers will get the best view at moonrise on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:36 pm, when it climbs dramatically above the eastern horizon just after sunset.
For the most dramatic view, look to the eastern horizon right after sunset. The moon’s low position will cause it to glow with a beautiful golden-orange hue as it appears through a thicker layer of Earth’s atmosphere. It will also appear particularly massive on the horizon due to the “moon illusion”.
Where to watch it:
- Rooftop terraces in Brooklyn, check out our list here!
- Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn | Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Brooklyn Heights Promenade | Brooklyn Heights
- Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument | Fort Greene Park
- Domino Park | Williamsburg
- Marsha P. Johnson State Park | Williamsburg
- NYC Transmitter Park | Greenpoint
- Newtown Barge Waterfront Esplanade | Greenpoint
- Lookout Hill | Prospect Park | Enter at Vanderbilt Street and walk northeast toward Wellhouse Drive
- Long Meadow | Prospect Park | Enter at Grand Army Plaza
- Nethermead | Prospect Park
- Louis Valentino, Jr. Park | Red Hook
- Sunset Park | Between 42nd and 43rd Streets
- Owl’s Head Park | Bay Ridge | Enter at Colonial Road and 68th Street
- Shore Road Park | Bay Ridge
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Updated: October 6, 2025.
