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    Full moon known as Hunter’s Moon peaks on October 17: what it means

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    With Halloween just around the corner, another Hunter moon is on the way, the biggest and brightest ever. This moon comes after September’s Harvest Moon, the third of four consecutive supermoons this year.

    According to Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Hunter’s Moon will peak on Thursday, October 17 at 7:26 am EST.

    What is a supermoon?

    A supermoon is a full moon that appears larger and brighter than normal because it is closer to Earth in its orbit.

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    Why is it called the Hunter’s Moon?

    The Hunter’s Moon is the first full moon after the Harvest Moon, usually in October or November. It got its name because it was a signal to prepare for the coming winter by hunting. In addition, animals were more easily visible because most crops were cleared around the time of the harvest moon.

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    What will the weather be like during the peak?

    Thursday will be clear in the Detroit metro area, with highs around 60 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. In the evening the temperature is expected to drop to around 35 degrees.

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