Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to forecasts, Shanghai’s maximum temperature may reach 35°C, with mainly cloudy weather conditions that remain quite suitable for moon viewing.
This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival could become the hottest since 2005. Meteorological data shows that on September 18, 2005, Shanghai’s temperature reached 35°C.
Forecasts indicate that over the next ten days, the maximum temperature in central urban areas will remain at 30°C or above. October 5th typically marks Shanghai’s average autumn onset date. With persistent heat continuing, it’s certain that Shanghai’s autumn arrival will be later than usual this year. The core reason for this phenomenon lies in the abnormal behavior of the subtropical high-pressure system. Compared to normal years, this year’s subtropical high is not only stronger in intensity but also significantly further north in position.
As the saying goes, “The moon on the sixteenth is rounder than on the fifteenth,” and this year’s Mid-Autumn moon confirms this saying. The moon’s fullest moment will occur at 11:48 AM on October 7th. Astronomy experts suggest viewing this large round moon on the evenings of October 6th and 7th.
“If we rank this year’s full moons by size, the Mid-Autumn full moon is the third closest to Earth, making it qualify as a ‘supermoon.’ There will be two more perigee full moons in 2025, occurring on the night of November 5th and early morning of December 5th.”
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a major harvest celebration with roots in China’s ancient moon worship traditions during the Shang Dynasty. It is traditionally held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month to give thanks for the harvest and to pray for longevity and good fortune. The festival is widely celebrated today by families gathering to admire the full moon, share mooncakes, and light lanterns.
Shanghai
Shanghai is a major global financial hub and China’s largest city, located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River. It grew from a minor fishing village into a significant port after being forced open to foreign trade by the Treaty of Nanking in 1842, leading to an era of international concessions. The city is renowned for its iconic skyline, featuring landmarks like the Bund and the skyscrapers of Pudong, which symbolize its rapid modern development.
October 5th
“October 5th” is a major public square in Lisbon, Portugal, named to commemorate the date of the 1910 republican revolution that overthrew the monarchy and established the Portuguese First Republic. Located at the end of the Avenida da Liberdade, it serves as a key transportation hub and a prominent public space in the city.
October 7th
“October 7th” is a date that primarily refers to the Kumanovo Uprising Day, a national holiday in North Macedonia. It commemorates the start of the anti-fascist uprising in 1941, when Macedonian partisans initiated a rebellion against the occupying Bulgarian and Axis forces during World War II. Today, it is celebrated with official ceremonies and cultural events to honor the fighters and the struggle for national liberation.
supermoon
A supermoon is not a physical place or cultural site, but an astronomical event. It occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky. The term was popularized by an astrologer in 1979, but the phenomenon itself has been observed throughout history.
2025
“2025” is not a specific place or cultural site, but a future year. Therefore, it does not have a history or established cultural significance to summarize. Any events or developments for that year are yet to occur.
November 5th
“November 5th” refers to Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, a cultural observance primarily in the United Kingdom. It commemorates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when a group of conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The event is traditionally marked with bonfires, fireworks, and the burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes.
December 5th
“December 5th” is not a known place or cultural site. It is a date on the calendar, which in Thailand is celebrated as King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s (Rama IX) birthday, a national holiday and Father’s Day. The day honors the late king, who was born on December 5, 1927, and reigned from 1946 until his passing in 2016.
