Supermoon to illuminate NYC: What’s the Hunter’s Moon?

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Get ready to look up for the year’s biggest and brightest Supermoon.

October’s full moon, known as the Hunter’s Moon moon will illuminate the sky on Thursday. It will orbit about 222,056 miles from Earth, making it the closest Supermoon this year.

If you’re an early riser, the Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination at about 7:26 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. However, it will still offer beautiful views throughout the night as it rises into the sky

As its name implies, the Hunter’s Moon was originally considered a signal for hunters to begin preparing for the winter.

Since it follows September’s Harvest Moon, which would allow extra light for farming, fields would be clear for hunters to easily spot animals.

The last supermoon of the year is set for Nov. 15 at 5:29 p.m.

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