2024-10-16 13:45:05
Keep looking up Iowa because there is a full moon arriving just a week after Iowans had a chance to see the northern lights.
This week’s hunter moon isn’t a basic full moon either. It is also a supermoon. Here is when you should go outside and look up.
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When is the next full moon?
The upcoming full moon is Thursday, Oct. 17. Plan to wake up early because peak illumination at 6:26 a.m., according to Time and Date.
Why is it called the hunter’s moon?
The full moon in October is referred to as the hunter’s moon because of the season when it takes place. Historically, hunters started collecting food and storing it for the winter months, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
