10/07/2025
A Hunter Moon is named for its bright moonlight, which traditionally helped hunters track and gather game for the upcoming winter. This full moon rises earlier and stays in the sky longer than other full moons, appearing larger and more orange due to its low position near the horizon. Did you see it last night? Be sure to look up tonight! It's beautiful!
🌕 Look up tonight! This isn’t just a full Moon—it’s a super one. That means the Moon is both full and at its closest point to Earth, making it appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
🌾 But wait—there’s more. It’s also a Harvest Moon, the full Moon nearest to the autumn equinox. Traditionally, this gave farmers extra light during harvest season.
📅 And here’s the twist:
Most Harvest Moons happen in September, but this one’s rising in October—something that’s only happened 18 times between 1970 and 2050.
🕯️ The last October Harvest Moon was in 2020. The next? Not until 2028.
The full phase officially occurs at 03:48 GMT on October 7. No matter where you are, try to catch the Moon low on the horizon just after sunset — that’s when it looks its most dramatic.
Happy moongazing! 🌕