Hunter’s Moon falls on October 25-26, with Saturn nearby

The Hunter's Moon Illuminates the Sky

The full moon occurring in October 2026 is traditionally known as the Hunter's Moon. This celestial event takes place around October 25-26, offering night sky observers a brilliant lunar display across the evening hours.

Close Alignment with Saturn and Aries

A notable feature of this year's Hunter's Moon is its placement alongside other prominent celestial bodies. During the event, the Moon will be situated close to the planet Saturn, positioned directly in front of the constellation Aries the Ram.

An Opportunity for Skywatchers

This late October pairing provides stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts with a great observational target. The close visual proximity of Saturn and the Moon within Aries can be tracked throughout the night depending on local viewing conditions.