The October full moon reaches peak illumination at 12:11 a.m. EDT (0411 GMT) on Oct. 26. The October Full Moon is also called the Hunter’s Moon and it shines opposite the sun in Earth's sky and appears fully lit from our perspective. October's full moon rises around the time when farmers have reaped the fields, making it easier for hunters to spot and catch animals to prepare food for winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Observing the Full Moon can actually be a bit challenging. Observing the Full Moon can actually be a bit challenging. Luna will reach its peak on Monday, Oct. 26, but the best time to spot it in its full glory is Sunday evening, Oct. 25. It will still look bright and nearly full on the evenings around its peak.

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If you plan to observe the October's full Hunter Moon through a telescope, a Moon filter can help reduce its brightness and make viewing more comfortable. Higher magnification can also make the Moon appear less glaring by showing a smaller portion of its surface at once. Choose a location with a clear view of the eastern horizon and head outside around sunset.

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However, you don’t need a telescope to enjoy the Hunter’s Moon, as it is easily visible to the naked eye in clear weather. Binoculars can help you see more surface details, although the Moon’s shadows and texture are often more noticeable during phases other than the full Moon.

Check a local moonrise calendar to find out when the Moon will appear above the horizon in your area. It's also known as the "Seed Fall Moon" by the Celtic people of central and western Europe and as the Sanguine or Blood Moon by some who hold pagan beliefs, according to Time and Date.

Stargazers across the U.S. can catch their first glimpse of the full Hunter’s Moon as it rises in the eastern sky around sunset on October 25. Check Time and Date’s moonrise tracker for the exact moonrise time in your location.

The Moon may appear unusually large near the horizon because of the Moon illusion, an optical effect that makes it seem bigger when viewed near the ground than when it is high overhead. It may also glow yellow or orange during the first hour after moonrise. This happens because the Moon’s light travels through a longer stretch of Earth’s atmosphere near the horizon, scattering shorter blue wavelengths and allowing more reddish and yellowish light to reach our eyes