Imagine looking up at the night sky, and the moon appears so big and bright, it feels like it’s reaching out to you! That’s exactly what’s coming your way on Monday night with the supermoon—a stunning cosmic event that’s bound to leave you in awe.

October’s supermoon is the first of three this year, and it’s not just a pretty sight. It occurs when the full moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year, according to NASA. That’s a dramatic transformation for our beloved lunar companion, and it’s a sight you won’t want to miss!

So, what’s the catch? Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, points out that while the supermoon is a spectacular event, it’s not necessarily unusual. “It’s a natural occurrence we see a few times a year,” he notes, sometimes coinciding with even more breathtaking phenomena like lunar eclipses.

Here’s the best part: anyone around the globe can witness this astronomical wonder without needing any special equipment—just clear skies and a little curiosity. However, Pitts advises that the difference in size can be tricky to notice if you haven’t been paying close attention to the moon in the nights leading up to the event. “If you go out and look at the moon when it’s very high in the sky, it’s hard to appreciate how big it really is,” he explains.

So, when should you step outside to catch this spectacle? The moon will be passing within about 224,600 miles (or 361,459 kilometers) of Earth, making for a truly mesmerizing view. The best part is, the supermoon magic doesn’t stop here! We have another supermoon to look forward to next month in November, followed by one more in December, wrapping up this year’s lunar delights.

And if you’re a fan of cosmic events, mark your calendars for 2026, when we’ll be treated to two lunar eclipses—a total eclipse visible across much of North America, Asia, and Australia in March, and a partial one in August across the Americas, Africa, and Europe. So whether you're an avid stargazer or just someone looking to marvel at nature’s wonders, the upcoming supermoon is a reminder to pause, look up, and appreciate the beauty above us.