India, Oct. 25 -- The Hunter's Moon will light up the US night sky in late October 2026. If you enjoy stargazing, this Sunday offers a good opportunity to watch the Moon rise before it reaches peak illumination shortly after midnight on the East Coast.

According to Space.com, the October full Moon reaches peak illumination at 12:11 a.m. EDT on October 26. The Moon will look nearly full on the evenings around this time, so you do not need to wait for the exact peak to enjoy the view.

The Hunter's Moon reaches its peak just after midnight in the Eastern time zone. Here is when the full Moon occurs across the main US time zones:

These times refer to the same astronomical moment, expressed in different local time zones.

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