October’s bright Full Moon offers an excellent observing target, allowing you to trace the rays thrown out by ancient impacts.

| Published: October 26, 2026

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October’s Full Moon occurs at 12:12 A.M. EDT, shining brightly in both the morning and evening sky. The October Full Moon is also called the Hunter’s Moon, which follows the Full Harvest Moon we saw in September.

Observing the Full Moon can actually be a bit challenging. At Full phase, the Sun appears directly overhead from the nearside and it is lunar “noon,” which means shadows are at their shortest and the landscape does not appear as three-dimensional as we peer up at it. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no observing to be had!

First, though, if you plan to use a telescope, consider a Moon filter to cut down on the glare.…