Pakistan, Oct. 8 -- October full moon, known as the Hunter's Moon, will reach its peak at 12:11 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2026. The Moon will begin rising in the eastern sky around sunset on October 25. Viewers may see an orange or reddish glow because Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light near the horizon.

The Moon can also appear unusually large when it rises because of the well-known "moon illusion." However, its actual size does not change as it moves across the sky. The full moon will remain visually full for around three nights, giving skywatchers several opportunities to observe it.

The name Hunter's Moon comes from the period following the annual harvest. Once fields were cleared, the bright autumn moonlight traditionally helped ...