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.
October full moon, Hunter's Moon to peak Thursday: What it means
With Halloween right around the corner, another Hunter's moon is coming, the biggest and brightest ever. This moon comes after September's Harvest Moon, the third of four consecutive super moons this year.
The full moon will be a ‘Hunter’ supermoon tonight. Here’s when to see it and what it means
The full moon on Thursday, October 17, is what's called a Hunter's moon. It will also be a supermoon. Here's when to see it.
Hunter's supermoon, first full moon of fall, and comet will be visible Thursday
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.
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.
US: Hunter's Moon peaks over Oceanside, CA
Oceanside, United States - October 17, 2024 October's "Hunter's Moon" peaks over the coastal city of Oceanside, California. This moon comes after September's Harvest Moon, the third of four consecutive super moons this year.
Spectacular Hunter's full Supermoon seen with Kent windfarm, UK
The spectacular full Hunter's supermoon was seen rising behind a Kent, UK windfarm this evening (October 18). Earth's lunar neighbour almost dwarfed the Kentish flats wind turbines as it rose above the horizon at 6pm local time.
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What makes tonight's full moon special? What to know about the Hunter's Moon
The name Hunter's Moon is derived from Native American, European and colonial sources. Look for it tonight -- and you can see ...
October full moon shines over NYC, as rare comet is visible again. Here's when to see them.
New York and New Jersey have another chance to see a rare comet tonight, as the October 2024 supermoon appears for the next ...
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 ...
October's full moon is also a supermoon. Here's when you can see it
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Look up tonight: The full moon will be closer in October than next month
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Why Does the Moon Look Bigger Near the Horizon?
Anyone who is capable of seeing the moon (or the sun) near the horizon has experienced this effect. The moon looks enormous ...