hunter's moon
Americannoun
noun
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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
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