The October full moon will be the third of four consecutive supermoons this year, appearing bigger and brighter and it will shine for days.
October’s full hunter moon orbits closer to Earth than all the other full moons this year so far, making it a special supermoon that appears brighter and larger for several days of viewing — helpful to Ohio’s hunters.
Here’s when you can see the October supermoon.
When is the full moon in October 2024?
The next full moon will be on Thursday, Oct. 17, with peak illumination at 7:26 a.m. Eastern. It will be below the horizon, so wait until sunset to watch it rise and appear in the sky.
Similar to September’s full moon, the hunter’s moon will rise around the same time for several nights.
- 🌑 New moon : Oct. 2
- 🌓 First quarter : Oct. 10
- 🌕 Full moon : Oct. 17
- 🌗 Last quarter : Oct. 24
Why is it called the hunter’s moon?
The hunter’s moon name originates from the traditional hunting season, as the brighter lunar light allowed hunters to track and gather game in preparation for the frigid days and nights of the winter to come.