Hunter's Moon 2024: Check Date, Time, and Viewability

This October, sky watchers are in for a celestial treat as the Hunter's Moon, a rare and spectacular supermoon, graces the heavens

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On October 17, 2024, sky watchers will witness a unique celestial phenomenon—the Hunter's Moon

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Chrysanthemums come in a wide range of colors and bloom beautifully in the winter months

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At 7:26 AM (4:56 PM IST), this full moon will be at its peak, though it will appear very bright and even gigantic at about 222,056 miles away from our planet

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The Hunter's Moon occurs after the Harvest Moon, which is the first full moon nearest to the autumnal equinox

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Traditionally, it marked a time when hunters could start preparing for winter by hunting game that was more visible once crops had been harvested

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Traditionally, it marked a time when hunters could start preparing for winter by hunting game that was more visible once crops had been harvested

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