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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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It's called the Hunter's Moon because it's the first full moon in October.

From BBC

October's full Moon is known as the Hunter's Moon but it is also this year's Harvest Moon.

From BBC

The first, known as the Hunter's Moon, will take place on 7 October.

From BBC

The Hunter’s moon takes its name, in part, from its brightness — said to make hunting easier in the dark.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2025 there will be three: the Hunter's Moon on 7 October, the Beaver Moon on 5 November and the Cold Moon on 4 December.

From BBC