Harvest moon lights up night sky

Some places had a spectacular view of the orange moon rising Thursday night.

ByABC News
October 6, 2017, 1:52 PM

— -- While some had their views of the harvest moon spoiled by cloud cover, others got a glimpse of the huge orange moon rising Thursday night.

Lucky viewers had clear skies in New England, the West and England.

A harvest moon, which happens when a full moon rises close to the fall equinox, appears larger and more orange than usual. It rises about 20 minutes earlier, which decreases the time between sunset and moonrise, according to NASA. The early rise gives it the special color because there is more clouds and dust in the sky.

If you missed it last night, you’ll have two more chances to see it. Just after sunset Friday and Saturday will also be good nights to catch a glimpse.

Check out photos from around the globe below:

PHOTO: The harvest moon rising over the lights of Los Angeles, Oct. 5, 2017.
The harvest moon rising over the lights of Los Angeles, Oct. 5, 2017.
PHOTO: The harvest moon rises above the Statue of Liberty in New York City, Oct. 5, 2017, as seen from Jersey City, NJ.
The harvest moon rises above the Statue of Liberty in New York City, Oct. 5, 2017, as seen from Jersey City, NJ.
PHOTO: The harvest moon peeks out from behind a tall building in Chicago, Oct. 5, 2017.
The harvest moon peeks out from behind a tall building in Chicago, Oct. 5, 2017.
PHOTO: The full Harvest moon rises over the ruins of St Michael's Church, a scheduled monument on the top of Burrow Mump, Oct. 5, 2017, in Somerset, England.
The full Harvest moon rises over the ruins of St Michael's Church, a scheduled monument on the top of Burrow Mump, Oct. 5, 2017, in Somerset, England.

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