Hunter’s Moon: When is the next full moon and what will be the moon tonight?

The full moon in the UK peaked on Thursday afternoon (October 17) when it was below the horizon, but will still appear bright and almost full over the next few nights.

Here are important details you need to know about this lunar event.

Full moons are named after possible natural events that occur throughout that month.

October’s full moon is called the Hunter’s Moon because it coincides with the start of fall foliage and the thinning of summer vegetation in preparation for the winter months.