Everything you need to know about the full “Harvest Moon” including exactly when, where and how to see it at its best from where you are.

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The Harvest Moon, the traditional name given to the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, which provides extra light for fall harvests. A supermoon, which means it will appear slightly larger and brighter than a typical full moon due to its proximity to Earth.