See it: Hunter's Moon shines brightest Thursday night in Supermoon spectacular
The Hunter's Moon, the largest full Moon of the year, will shine brightest after sunset.
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NEW YORK – A Supermoon is gracing our skies on Thursday night, and it's going to be a showstopper.
The Hunter's Moon, the largest full Moon of the year, will shine brightest after sunset.
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Images from China overnight offer a preview of what U.S. viewers can expect.
The full Hunter's Moon rises in the night sky over buildings on October 16, 2024 in Weihai, Shandong Province of China. (Yang Zhili/VCG / Getty Images)
The Hunter's Moon is a Supermoon because it occurs at perigee, the Moon's closest point to Earth. This is the third of four consecutive Supermoons, and it's set to be the brightest, though only by a slight margin.
While the Moon appeared full earlier this week, it was officially at its fullest at 7:26 AM EDT Thursday. However, to witness its stunning glow in North America, you'll want to wait until after sunset Thursday night.
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The Hunter's Supermoon rises on October 16, 2024 near Lancaster, California. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)
Named after the Harvest Moon, the Hunter's Moon has been recognized since at least 1710, according to the Farmer's Almanac.
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A 96% illuminated Hunter's Moon rises above the Brooklyn Bridge as the sun sets on October 15, 2024, in New York City. (Gary Hershorn / Getty Images)
The next full moon, the Beaver Moon on Nov. 15, will also be a Supermoon.