Viewing conditions should be ideal in NY as the first full moon of fall - known as the hunter's moon - rises in the night sky.

The Hunter's Moon is the full moon following the Harvest Moon. It rises around the same time for several nights, providing early light for fall harvests and hunting activities. The Farmer's Almanac explains that the term "Hunter's Moon" refers to the period after leaves have fallen, making prey easier to spot for hunters with the added moonlight.

October’s full moon is the closest supermoon of the year, at a distance of about 222,055 miles from Earth. September’s full moon was just behind it, at 222,131 miles away. While any supermoon can appear bigger and brighter than usual, the proximity of this one adds to its effect.

The hunter's moon – the first full moon of fall – will rise Thursday in the eastern sky around sunset. As a bonus, this month's full moon will also be a supermoon. Although it will reach peak illumination at 7:26 a.

As the first full moon after the Harvest Moon, this will be the Hunter’s Moon, according to NASA. The name, the space agency explained, comes from a time when hunters would stalk the fattened deer in gleaned fields. It’s also known as the Travel Moon, the Dying Grass Moon, the Sanguine or Blood Moon.

October's full moon on Oct. 17 — also known as the Hunter's Moon — was not only a stunning supermoon, it was the brightest one of 2024. This particular supermoon was extra special since its orbit was closest to Earth,

The Hunter’s Moon is hanging heavy in the October sky. If the full moon is looking extra-large, it’s because it is supersized this month. The Hunter’s Moon is the third of four supermoons in 2024, and it is the largest moon of the set.

Clear skies helped many people see the biggest and brightest full moon of the year last night, as captured by BBC Weather Watchers.