Celestial Event Details
's full Moon, known as 's Moon, will be a Supermoon, occurring at its closest to Earth, making it appear 30% brighter and nearly 15% larger than usual. It reaches its full phase on October 17 at 7:26 a.m. EDT.
This Supermoon is the third of four consecutive ones in 2024, with the next being the Beaver Moon on November 15. It's best viewed rising in the east and is also notable for its positioning between Saturn and .
Cultural and Seasonal Significance
The Hunter's Moon name originates from its signaling role for hunters preparing for winter, with Anglo-Saxon roots. It follows the Harvest Moon and is the first full moon of autumn.
Besides the Hunter's Moon, it is also referred to by names like the Travel , Dying Grass Moon, and Blood Moon, reflecting various cultural and seasonal significances.