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Hunter’s Moon full moon to occur October 26, 2026

The Hunter’s Moon, the full moon following the Harvest Moon, will reach its peak illumination on October 26, 2026. This celestial event is traditionally named for the period when increased moonlight aided hunters in preparing for winter.

Observers worldwide can view the phenomenon, often appearing with orange or reddish hues when near the horizon due to atmospheric refraction. In many regions, the moon will appear nearly full during the nights of October 25 and 26. In some locations, such as Jakarta, the moon is expected to reach its highest position late on October 26, while in Mexico and Italy, optimal viewing is recommended during the evening hours.

In addition to the lunar event, skywatchers may also observe a visual proximity between the Moon and Saturn, which will appear as a golden point of light near the lunar disk. Astronomers note that while the Moon is the primary focus, the presence of Saturn offers an additional opportunity for celestial observation.

Entities

Algenib · Algonquian · BMKG · Goddard Space Flight Center · Halley's Comet · Hunter’s Moon · Moon · NASA · Noah Petro · Pleiades · Saturn · Taurus

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Saturn's moon Titan is visible approximately 2' from the planet's center. www.astronomy.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The October full moon reaches peak illumination at 12:12 a.m. ET on Monday, October 26. abc17news.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Low-altitude Saturn may appear orange due to moonlight passing through denser air layers. abc17news.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Indigenous tribes refer to the October full moon as the drying rice moon, falling leaves moon, or migrating moon. abc17news.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The moon Dione will transit Saturn's disk on October 25 at 8:43 p.m. EDT. www.astronomy.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Artemis III mission is slated for June 2027. abc17news.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Saturn will appear gold and sit a few degrees south of the moon on Sunday night. abc17news.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Dione's shadow will cross Saturn's northern polar region around 9:40 p.m. EDT on October 25. www.astronomy.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The full moon occurs on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:12 AM CET. www.augsburger-allgemeine.de
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Venus is in retrograde in Libra during this period.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Mercury is in retrograde in Scorpio.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The sun is in Scorpio.

Sources

La Pleine Lune du 26 octobre 2026 [astrologie-autrement.com]