3 consecutive supermoons to shine in the sky starting Oct. 6. Here’s what you can expect

The supermoons will be visible in October, November and December, providing multiple chances to catch the celestial phenomena.

SEATTLE — Skywatchers will have three chances this fall to catch a “supermoon,” when the moon appears bigger and brighter than usual.

The first arrives Monday, Oct. 6, with the “Harvest” Moon. As the first full moon of the fall season, it will appear up to 30% brighter and 14% larger than normal because the moon will be near perigee, the closest point in its orbit to Earth.

It will be followed by the “Beaver” Moon on Nov. 5 and the “Cold” Moon on Dec. 4,

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