The full moon in October is also known as the “hunter’s moon” because it marks the beginning of the hunting season, signaling to hunters to begin preparing for colder conditions, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The “hunter’s moon” follows the “harvest moon,” a moon phase that signals the best time for harvesters to reap their crops.

After a display of the rare Northern Lights and an appearance of a comet that may leave the solar system forever, the year’s largest supermoon completed October’s celestial trifecta.

Photographers from across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire caught the supermoon on camera.

October 20 – The Moon rises near Jupiter, with the giant planet looking extremely bright. You should be able to find them low in the east after around 10 pm. October 23-24 – Early risers will be able to spot Mars together with the Moon, high overhead in the south both mornings.

October is the month for the moon to shine. Besides being a Super Hunter’s Moon, the October full moon is also a chance to see an optical illusion.

There’s something about an October moon that just hits differently. Don’t forget to look up tonight as you get prepared for spooky season. A full moon during October just hits differently. It’s like the night sky is setting the perfect mood for the spooky season.

But that can’t be right; the illusion still occurs when the horizon is empty, such as at sea or on the plains. Also, if you’re in a city and see the moon high in the sky between buildings, it appears to be its normal size and not huge,