The full moon in October is also known as the “hunter’s moon” because it marks the beginning of the hunting season, signaling to hunters to begin preparing for colder conditions, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The “hunter’s moon” follows the “harvest moon,” a moon phase that signals the best time for harvesters to reap their crops.

October's full Hunter's Moon on Oct. 17 was the brightest supermoon of 2024. Here are the best photos from across the world.

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.

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 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.

Get your cameras ready! Tonight's full moon will also be a supermoon! This occurs when the moon makes it's closest approach in Earth in it's orbit, and will appear ~15%

October's supermoon is the closest of the year and it's teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one.

What is a Hunter's Moon? The 'Hunter's Moon' is a full moon which typically appears during the month of October. Although the Moon rises 50 minutes later each day, the Hunter's Mo