Oct.’s full moon is biggest and brightest of year

October's full moon is also a supermoon. Here's when you can see it
Viewing conditions should be ideal in NY as the first full moon of fall - known as the hunter's moon - rises in the night sky.
The biggest full moon of the year: Don't miss October's Hunter's Moon
The Hunter's Moon is the full moon following the Harvest Moon. It rises around the same time for several nights, providing early light for fall harvests and hunting activities. The Farmer's Almanac explains that the term "Hunter's Moon" refers to the period after leaves have fallen, making prey easier to spot for hunters with the added moonlight.
October's Full Moon Was the Brightest Supermoon of 2024 — See the Most Spectacular Photos
October's full moon on Oct. 17 — also known as the Hunter's Moon — was not only a stunning supermoon, it was the brightest one of 2024. This particular supermoon was extra special since its orbit was closest to Earth, which made it appear brighter than any other supermoons this year, per Space.com.
This week's full hunter's moon is also a supermoon!
The hunter's moon – the first full moon of fall – will rise Thursday in the eastern sky around sunset. As a bonus, this month's full moon will also be a supermoon. Although it will reach peak illumination at 7:26 a.
October’s full moon is biggest and brightest of the year
The Hunter’s Moon is hanging heavy in the October sky. If the full moon is looking extra-large, it’s because it is supersized this month. The Hunter’s Moon is the third of four supermoons in 2024, and it is the largest moon of the set.
Tonight's full moon in Houston will be the biggest and brightest supermoon of the year
Thursday night’s full moon, known as the Hunter’s Moon, will be the biggest and brightest of the year. The Old Farmer’s Almanac notes that Native American tribes named it the Hunter’s Moon as a signal to prepare for winter. Other traditional names for this moon include the Drying Rice Moon, Falling Leaves Moon, Freezing Moon and Migrating Moon.
Hunter's supermoon: Stunning photos capture brightest full moon of 2024
Clear skies helped many people see the biggest and brightest full moon of the year last night, as captured by BBC Weather Watchers.
Best Pictures of Supermoon: Biggest Full Moon of 2024 Takes Over the Skies
Thursday's supermoon dazzled stargazers around the world—here are some of the best snaps from the U.S. and abroad.
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