A past look at October’s full moon that didn’t disappoint skywatchers around the world.
NEW YORK – A Supermoon is gracing our skies on Thursday night, and it’s going to be a showstopper.
The Hunter’s Moon, the largest full Moon of the year, will shine brightest after sunset.
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The full hunter’s moon rises in the night sky on October 17, 2024 in Shuangyashan, Heilongjiang Province of China. (VCG/VCG)
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The full Hunter’s Moon rises in the night sky over a ferris wheel on October 16, 2024 in Weihai, Shandong Province of China. (Yang Zhili/VCG)
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The full Hunter’s Moon rises in the night sky over buildings on October 16, 2024 in Huaibei, Anhui Province of China. (VCG/VCG)
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The full October moon, known as the Hunter’s, sets behind Edinburgh Castle on Thursday, October 17, 2024. (Jane Barlow/PA Images)
Images from China overnight offer a preview of what U.S. viewers can expect.
The full Hunter’s Moon rises in the night sky over buildings on October 16, 2024 in Weihai, Shandong Province of China.
(Yang Zhili/VCG / Getty Images)
The Hunter’s Moon is a Supermoon because it occurs at perigee, the Moon’s closest point to Earth. This is the third of four consecutive Supermoons, and it’s set to be the brightest, though only by a slight margin.
While the Moon appeared full earlier this week, it was officially at its fullest at 7:26 AM EDT Thursday. However, to witness its stunning glow in North America, you’ll want to wait until after sunset Thursday night.
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The Hunter’s Supermoon rises on October 16, 2024 near Lancaster, California.
(Mario Tama / Getty Images)
Named after the Harvest Moon, the Hunter’s Moon has been recognized since at least 1710, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
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A 96% illuminated Hunter’s Moon rises above the Brooklyn Bridge as the sun sets on October 15, 2024, in New York City.
(Gary Hershorn / Getty Images)
The next full moon, the Beaver Moon on Nov. 15, will also be a Supermoon.