\u201cThe October full Moon is typically called the Hunter\u2019s Moon, because in the Northern Hemisphere, that\u2019s when people would traditionally be hunting and slaughtering in preparation for their upcoming winter,\u201d explains radio astronomer Dr Laura Driessen<\/a>. Though this month\u2019s full Moon (sadly) won\u2019t rise on Halloween, not all hope is lost \u2014 the Moon will rise with a cameo from Saturn. \u201cThis month in general is a good time to get out your telescope or binoculars and check out Saturn,\u201d Driessen says. \u201cSince Saturn is close to the Moon, it makes it easier to work out which dot it is. You\u2019ll want to look out for a bright dot near the Moon that\u2019s not flickering. Stars twinkle, planets don\u2019t.\u201d <\/p>\n Because Saturn is at opposition \u2014 which means it\u2019ll be big and bright \u2014 the rings will be more visible than usual. \u201cIf you do have the equipment to check it out, it\u2019s going to look great,\u201d Driessen says. <\/p>\n When Can I See The October Full Moon Tonigh In Australia?<\/p>\n On Monday, October 26, 2026 the Hunter\u2019s Moon will rise at 6:22pm AEDT, but it will be most visible after the Sun goes down around 7:16pm AEDT. Contrary to popular belief, the best time to see the full moon isn\u2019t when it\u2019s at peak illumination (brightest), but instead when it first rises. \u201cThe Moon illusion means that spotting the full Moon when it\u2019s close to the horizon is always very impressive,\u201d Driessen says. The Moon is always closest to the horizon when it first rises, so consult the table below for exactly what time you can expect the Moon to rise in each city around Australia. <\/p>\n CityMonday sunsetMonday moonriseSydney7:16pm AEDT6:22pm AEDTMelbourne7:47pm AEDT6:53pm AEDTCanberra7:26pm AEDT6:32pm AEDTHobart7:45pm AEDT6:51pm AEDTBrisbane6:01pm AEST5:07pm AEST Adelaide7:38pm ACDT6:46pm ACDTPerth6:35pm AWST5:47pm AWSTDarwin6:45pm ACST5:54pm ACST<\/p>\n What Is The Meaning Of The Hunter\u2019s Moon?<\/p>\n The Hunter\u2019s Moon comes after last month\u2019s Harvest Moon<\/a>, and according to The Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/a>, it\u2019s symbolic of an ideal time for hunting and preparing meat ahead of tough winters in the Northern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n In Native American tradition, the Hunter\u2019s Moon falls after last month\u2019s harvesting and clearing of fields, which means animals (often a little plumper after a season of grazing \u2014 we\u2019ve all been there) were easier to spot and therefore, easier to hunt. The Moon rising shortly after sunset meant hunters had slightly longer to spot animals, giving them the chance to hunt and preserve enough meat to sustain them for the season ahead. Dakota tradition calls the Hunter\u2019s Moon the Drying Rice Moon, while Ojibwe and Haida\u00a0tribes refer to it as the Freezing or Ice Moon, referencing the colder temperatures this particular full moon coincides with. <\/p>\n Does The Full Hunter\u2019s Moon Have A Spiritual Meaning?\u00a0<\/p>\n The Hunter\u2019s Moon focuses on preparing the pantry and freezers for winter, and spiritually, it\u2019s not dissimilar. From Native American to Celtic tradition, this time of year focuses on taking stock of your life and preparing yourself for what\u2019s to come, whether that means actioning something you\u2019ve been procrastinating on for a while or carving out time to dedicate to some self-care \u2014 self-preservation is important too. <\/p>\n Is It A Full Moon Tonight?<\/p>\n Yes! You\u2019ll be able to observe the October full moon at peak illumination tonight, Monday, October 26, 20. The moon will look largest as it rises at 5:22pm AEDT, and brightest following sunset around 7:16pm AEDT.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\tFashion Contributor \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNoni Reginato is a freelance writer, journalist and word enthusiast. She took ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ a little too literally in her youth and pursued a career in magazines, working across print and digital for\u00a0Vogue\u00a0Australia,\u00a0GQ,\u00a0Vogue Living,\u00a0InStyle\u00a0Australia,\u00a0Cosmopolitan\u00a0Australia and\u00a0T: The New York Times Style Magazine\u00a0Australia. Her writing traverses fashion, culture, wellness and lifestyle, but really, she’s fascinated by anything zeitgeisty. 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