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hunter's moon

American  

noun

  1. the first full moon following the harvest moon in late September or early October.

hunter's moon British  

noun

  1. the full moon following the harvest moon

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A hunter’s moon is the full moon that follows the harvest moon, which is the full moon closest to the September equinox, according to EarthSky.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022

The bright hunter’s moon will wash out the Draconid meteor shower on Oct.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022

The hunter’s moon traditionally marked the time to go hunting in preparation for the upcoming cold months, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022

As the hunter’s moon rises in October, tourists hurry to take in the sights before winter closes in and sends most people back inside until spring.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2021

What better cover than a light breeze and a hunter’s moon?

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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