October Full Moon 2026: See the Hunters Moon
Find out when to catch the peak of the October 2026 Full Moon and what it's called.
The October Full Moon, also known as the Hunter's Moon, is set to reach its peak on Monday, October 26 at 12:11 a.m. ET. For some regions in the US and globally, it will rise late on Sunday, October 25. This particular Full Moon carries its name from the traditional practice of hunting to stock up for the winter. The Hunter's Moon is brighter and remains visible for longer, allowing hunters to pursue their prey late into the night.
The next Full Moon will occur on November 24. The lunar cycle, which lasts approximately 29.5 days, features eight distinct phases. These include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent. The Moon orbits Earth, revealing varying amounts of its sunlit side to us during each phase.
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