October's full Moon is also called the Hunter's Moon, as it occurs at the time of year when hunters would traditionally have been most active - planning for the winter months ahead and hunting animals for food. This year the Hunter's Moon will take place just after midday on Thursday 17 October at 12.26pm.

Stargazers in the U.S. will be dazzled this week as the closest—and largest—supermoon of the year graces the skies.

The hunter's moon – the first full moon of fall – will rise Thursday, Oct. 17, in the eastern sky around sunset. As an added bonus, this month's full moon will also be a supermoon.

The Hunter's Moon is the first full moon to follow September's Harvest Moon, and is due to be the brightest, biggest moon of the year so definitely one to stargaze for

The Hunter's Moon takes place on October 17 and it will orbit closer to Earth than any other supermoon this year.

The Hunter's Moon will be the first full moon of autumn when it rises on Oct. 17. It will also be the third and closest supermoon of the year.

This week's full moon is called the Hunter's Moon. It's also a supermoon, which is expected to be the brightest one of the year so far.

October’s full Moon is often known as the Hunter’s Moon, and this year’s happens when our celestial neighbor is closest, earning Supermoon status.