Looking to catch the harvest moon in Singapore? The night sky features two spectacular astronomical events this week. The annual Draconids Meteor Shower and the bright Harvest Moon both peak closely together—offering a rare celestial double feature for astronomy fans and families alike from October 7 to 10, 2025. In fact, the supermoon was the closest to the September equinox when it rose last night. Perfect for those who missed the 2025 Blood Moon! Meanwhile, the unpredictable Draconids may produce spectacular bursts of meteors with a peak on October 8. Here’s what to expect from the twin cosmic event involving a meteor shower and supermoon in Singapore this October 2025.
What is the Draconids Meteor Shower?
The Draconids meteor shower is an annual event that occurs in early October. It is caused by Earth passing through debris left by the periodic comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner—which orbits the Sun every 6.6 years. Named after the constellation Draco, where its meteors appear to radiate from, the Draconids usually produce under 10 meteors per hour during dark-sky conditions. However, they are famous for historic outbursts in 1933 and 1946 when meteor rates surged to thousands per hour. In fact, this created some of the most iconic meteor storms in history. So, dramatic outbursts are possible.
The Draconids Meteor Shower is active between October 7 to 10, 2025. The meteor shower is set to peak tonight on October 8 around 8pm SST. Although, the brightness of the full moon this year may make fainter meteors harder to spot.
What is the Harvest Moon?
The Harvest Moon is a supermoon that rose around 7pm on October 7, 2025. The full moon’s name originates from its historical role of helping farmers gather crops under its evening glow. Additionally, it’s the closest moon to the September equinox. Particularly, 2025 Harvest Moon is unique because it typically falls in September and only appears in October once every three years.
Stargazers saw the Harvest Moon reach an easily visible height after 8pm in Singapore on October 7. Plus, it will be 6-7% much brighter than usual.
Where to watch the rare double night sky show this October
Observers in Singapore can watch this celestial showcase in darker locations across the city-state. If skies are clear, they will be visible to the naked eye. Some of the best places to view the supermoon and meteor shower include beaches, nature parks and reservoirs like Marina Barrage, open spaces away from city lights, and more.
Missing the October supermoon and meteor shower in Singapore? There will be two other supermoons later this year. Learn more.
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