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Harvest Supermoon Peaks Tonight at 11:48 p.m. ET

The full moon reaches perigee, making it appear up to about 14% larger and 30% brighter, according to NASA.

Harvest Supermoon to Light Up Oct. 6–7, Starting a Three-Moon Streak

Harvest Supermoon Will Peak Oct. 6–7 as Year’s Biggest Full Moon