Moon phase today meaning

Tonight's full moon will be a special view of the largest supermoon of the year.

October's full moon orbits closer to Earth than all the other full moons this year so far, making it a special supermoon that will appear the biggest and brightest of 2024 and linger for several days of viewing.

Also known as the hunter's moon, tonight's full moon is the third of four consecutive supermoons this year.

Here's when you can watch the October supermoon.

When is the full moon in October 2024?

The next full moon will be on Thursday, Oct.

17, with peak illumination at 7:26 p.m. Eastern. It will be below the horizon, so wait until sunset to watch it rise and appear in the sky.

Similar to September's harvest moon, the hunter's moon will rise around the same time for several nights.

• 🌑 New moon: Oct.

  2

• 🌓 First quarter: Oct. 10
• 🌕 Full moon: Oct. 17
• 🌗 Last quarter: Oct. 24

What is a supermoon?

A supermoon happens when the moon's orbit is closest to the Earth at the same time the moon is full.

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