2026 Hunter's Moon peaks early Monday, final full Moon before supermoon run
The gist
The 2026 Hunter's Moon reaches full illumination at 12:12 a.m. EDT on Monday, Oct. 26.
It is the year's last ordinary full Moon before four straight supermoons.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026BBC Sky at Night Magazine reports the 25 October full Moon will be the year's Hunter's Moon, appearing near Saturn; The Old Farmer's Almanac names Sunday evening, Oct. 25, as the best viewing window.
- Oct 25, 2026BBC Weather says the Moon rises in the east just after 16:00 GMT in the UK and sets between 07:00 and 08:00 GMT Monday, with the Moon officially full at 04:11 GMT. Space.com and USA TODAY 10BEST put peak illumination at 12:12 a.m. EDT (0412 GMT) on Oct. 26.
- Oct 25, 2026The San Francisco Chronicle reports clear skies should make the Moon visible from the Bay Area on Saturday night, while Sunday's partly cloudy forecast may hinder viewing.