# October Hunter’s Moon Illuminates the Sky
The October Hunter’s Moon, also known as the Super Hunter’s Moon, is set to be the largest and brightest full moon of 2024. Here are the key details:
– **Full Moon Date**: The full moon will occur on October 17, 2024, at 12:26 BST (11:26 UT) and 7:26 AM EDT.
– **Supermoon**: This full moon is a supermoon because it coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth, known as perigee. It will appear about 7% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year.
– **Hunter’s Moon**: The Hunter’s Moon gets its name from the Algonquin tribe and marks the beginning of hunting season. It provides light for hunters to spot prey in the fields, which are often fattened due to feeding in preparation for winter hibernation.
– **Pleiades Encounter**: On October 19, 2024, the Moon will pass beneath the beautiful Pleiades star cluster, creating a spectacular celestial sight.
This event is a significant astronomical occurrence, offering a rare opportunity to observe the Moon in its largest and brightest form, accompanied by a beautiful astronomical alignment with the Pleiades star cluster.
