The name Hunter's Moon is derived from Native American, European and colonial sources. Look for it tonight -- and you can see a comet, too.

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.

The hunter's moon, the first full moon of fall, will be visible Thursday. It will also be the third consecutive supermoon of 2024. See schedule.

October’s full moon is the closest supermoon of the year, at a distance of about 222,055 miles from Earth. September’s full moon was just behind it, at 222,131 miles away. While any supermoon can appear bigger and brighter than usual, the proximity of this one adds to its effect.

October’s full Moon is often known as the Hunter’s Moon, and this year’s happens when our celestial neighbor is closest, earning Supermoon status. Here's when you should look up this week.

The third consecutive full supermoon of 2024, it’s also the closest full moon of the year. According to astronomer Fred Espenak, October’s full Hunter’s Moon will swing by E

The October Full Moon, known as the Hunter’s Moon, will light up the night sky this week, reaching its peak illumination on Thursday, October 17th, at 7:26 a.m. EDT (4:56 p.m. IST). According to NASA,