Moon rise today, October 9, 2025: Is it a full moon tonight? Harvest Moon facts, supermoon dates, and the next full moon

Moon rise and moon phase today (Cairo, local time)

• Moonrise: 7:59 pm

• Moonset: 9:20 am (Oct 10)

• Phase: Waning gibbous (~90%)

• Answering “is it a full moon tonight?” → No. The full phase already peaked earlier this week.

Why it looks so bright: a just-past-full Moon still reflects most of the Sun’s light. Low on the horizon, it can appear extra large and golden due to the moon illusion and atmospheric scattering—so “moon tonight” photos still pop.

Full Moon October 2025: the Harvest Moon (and a supermoon)

This month’s full moon was the Harvest Moon, the full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox. In 2025 it occurred in early October and doubled as a supermoon—the Moon was near perigee (its closest point to Earth), making it appear a bit larger and brighter than average. That’s why searches for “full moon October,” “harvest moon,” and “supermoon” all spiked together.

Quick Harvest Moon notes

• Often rises near sunset on consecutive evenings, giving farmers extended twilight light—hence “harvest.”

• Appears extra orange near the horizon because you’re looking through thicker atmosphere.

Supermoon 2025 calendar (what’s left this year)

• October Harvest Moon — just passed (supermoon)

• November 5, 2025 — Beaver Moon (supermoon)

• December 4/5, 2025 — Cold Moon (supermoon, date varies by time zone)

Supermoons aren’t night-and-day larger; think a few percent bigger and noticeably brighter to keen eyes or cameras—most obvious when the Moon is low and foregrounded by buildings or landscapes.

When is the next full moon?

• Next full moon: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (the Beaver Moon, also a supermoon)

• After that: December 4/5, 2025 (the Cold Moon, also a supermoon)

Tip for planners: Full moons straddle time zones. If you’re traveling or checking “when is full moon” across regions, confirm local date/time to avoid confusion.

“Moon rise today” in other cities (example conversions)

Times are rounded; tall buildings, hills, and weather can delay your first visible sighting.

October full moon horoscope (for the astro-curious)

Many astrologers tag the October full moon as an Aries lunation, emphasizing themes of initiative, boundaries, and action. If you follow astrology, that’s the lens often used for “October full moon horoscope” reads—pairing bold starts with careful pacing as the light now wanes.

your most searched moon questions

• “Is tonight a full moon?” No—waning gibbous tonight.

• “Super moon tonight?” Not at peak, but the Moon remains bright and nearly full-looking.

• “Why is the moon so bright tonight?” High illumination just past full + clear, dry air = glare.

• “When is the next full moon?” Nov 5, 2025 (supermoon).

• “Harvest Moon 2025?” Happened this week; it was a Harvest Supermoon.

Enjoy a bright waning gibbous moon tonight rising around 8 pm in Cairo. The next full moon—and another supermoon—arrives November 5, 2025.