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Hunters Moon shines brightly over DC in a spectacular supermoon

WASHINGTON – A dazzling supermoon lit up the sky Thursday evening and early Friday, providing spectacular views of Washington, DC

This full moon, known as the Hunter’s Moon, is the largest of the year and was brightest just after sunset on Thursday. The Hunter’s Moon qualifies as a supermoon because it occurs at perigee, the point at which the moon is closest to Earth.

This event marks the third of four consecutive supermoons and is expected to be the brightest. Although the Moon appeared full earlier this week, it officially peaked at 7:26 a.m. EDT on Thursday. The best views in North America were after sunset.

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Hunter’s Moon, named after the Harvest Moon, has been recognized since 1710. The next full moon, the Beaver Moon, will appear on November 15 and will also be a supermoon.

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