October full Moon: Photos capture stunning Hunter's Moon around the world
October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky this weekend.
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The October full Moon lit up skies around the world this weekend.
Full Moons throughout the year have traditionally been given names that reflect what is going on in nature .
This particular full moon is known by several names, including the Hunter's Moon, a name rooted in historical traditions in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Hunter's Moon is known to sit in the sky for a particularly long time - similar to the preceding Harvest Moon - giving hunters extra light in the skies.
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