{"id":813704,"date":"2026-10-25T19:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T19:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/813704\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T19:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T19:00:18","slug":"what-is-the-hunters-moon-and-can-you-see-it-in-the-uk-today-news-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/813704\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Hunter’s Moon and can you see it in the UK today? | News UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tThe full Hunter\u2019s Moon is the first full moon of autumn (Picture: Matt Cardy\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

A full moon will appear across the UK tonight \u2013 but will you actually be able to see it?<\/p>\n

The October full moon is known as the Hunter\u2019s Moon, as it\u2019s the first\u00a0full moon<\/a>\u00a0of autumn in the\u00a0northern hemisphere.<\/p>\n

The Hunter\u2019s Moon will be particularly special, as it\u2019s the last ordinary full moon before we\u2019re treated to four supermoons<\/a>, which occur when a full moon is at its closest point in orbit to Earth, therefore appearing even bigger in size.<\/p>\n

Provided the\u00a0weather<\/a>\u00a0is clear (which may not be the case thanks to Storm Boleo<\/a>), people across the country should get a good view of the Hunter\u2019s Moon, as it will hang bright in the sky from tonight until tomorrow morning.<\/p>\n

So, what is the Hunter\u2019s Moon and what is the weather forecast for tonight?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tThe Hunter\u2019s Moon is normally much brighter than other full moons (Picture: Reuters)
\nWhat is the best time to see the Hunter\u2019s Moon?<\/p>\n

The Hunter\u2019s Moon will be in the skies from tonight until tomorrow morning.<\/p>\n

In the UK, it\u2019s expected to be most visible at around 4.12am GMT tomorrow, but it will begin its rise from 4pm tonight, so you don\u2019t need to worry about getting up too early to view it.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tThe Hunter\u2019s Moon will begin to rise from 4pm tonight and appear at its fullest tomorrow morning (Picture: Celal Gunes\/Anadolu via Getty Images)
\nHow did the Hunter\u2019s Moon get its name?<\/p>\n

Like all of the other full moons of the year, the name comes from Native American culture, where the moon was used to mark seasons.<\/p>\n

October\u2019s full moon name was earned for being a hunter\u2019s preferred month for hunting deer and fox, with help from the brighter moon that stays in the sky for longer than most others. <\/p>\n

However, the Hunter\u2019s Moon is also known by other names, including the Travel<\/a> Moon and the Dying Grass Moon, although neither is as commonly used as the Hunter\u2019s Moon.<\/p>\n

Will we be able to see it?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tWill you be keeping an eye out for the Hunter\u2019s Moon? (Picture: Peter MacDiarmid\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, Storm Boleo may hinder your chances of seeing the Hunter\u2019s Moon<\/a> tonight.<\/p>\n

This is particularly true in the north, as the Met Office<\/a> has forecast showers and long spells of rain<\/a> across Scotland<\/a> and Northern Ireland<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re located in the south, your chances of seeing the moon are much improved as sunshine has been forecast for much of the day.<\/p>\n

Rain has also been forecast for Monday, so chances of viewing the moon tomorrow will be slimmer.<\/p>\n

Although disappointing, you may be reassured to discover that there are two more full moons left in the year, so there is still a chance to catch a full moon if you haven\u2019t yet seen one this year.<\/p>\n

On November 24, we\u2019ll be treated to the Beaver Moon, and then, a month later on Christmas<\/a> Eve, the Cold Moon will reach its peak. Both are supermoons and will be followed by two additional supermoons in January and February 2027.<\/p>\n

Do you have a story you\u2019d like to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@metro.co.uk<\/p>\n

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