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Super hunter's moon to delight skygazers

A passenger airliner crosses the full moon, also known as the Hunter's Moon, in Whittier, Calif., on Oct. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/ Nick Ut )

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A passenger airliner crosses the full moon, also known as the Hunter's Moon, in Whittier, Calif., on Oct. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/ Nick Ut )
By Joy Johnston
Oct 15, 2016

Get those telescopes ready, skygazers. The 2016 hunter’s moon also happens to be a supermoon, making it extra special.

An autumn phenomenon, the hunter's moon is the full moon after the harvest moon. This year, the full moon is particularly close to the Earth's orbit, according to EarthSky. During this time, the moon may look larger and be brighter, with a yellow, orange or red hue.

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For those who want to set their watches, the hunter's moon will be best seen on Oct. 16 at 12:23 a.m. EDT. If you miss it, don't fret, as National Geographic says the full moons in November and December will also be supermoons.

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