Why is the harvest moon orange?

Harvest Moon Colors At times the moon might look red, orange or even blue. The moon appears to be certain colors during certain times of the year. For instance, the Harvest moon during the fall appears very large and orange. There are two reasons for this, the moon's path across the sky, and the climate of earth. read more

If you've ever seen an orange Moon high in the sky, the atmosphere is still the reason it's orange. In certain areas, the atmosphere can be filled with air pollution, dust, and even smoke from wildfires. read more

Last year's Harvest Moon (pictured above) was also a Supermoon since it was so close to Earth, which is partly why it looked so large. Still, because of their proximity to the horizon, Harvest Moons do seem extra bright with an orange, yellow, or reddish hue, known as the "Harvest Moon Effect". read more