Magical October 17: Hunter's Moon Shines Bright
Experience the stunning Hunter's Moon on October 17, 2023, as it illuminates the night sky in India. This supermoon, coinciding with Sharad Purnima, was seen above India Gate and Raipur.
On Thursday night, the moon was just 351,519 kilometers away, making it look 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
The beautiful Hunter's Moon, the biggest and brightest moon of the year, was seen in many places in India on October 17.
A supermoon happens when the Moon is closest to Earth.
This special night was also Sharad Purnima. On Thursday night, the moon was just 351,519 kilometers away, making it look 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
Many people shared pictures of the supermoon online. One lovely photo showed the moon above India Gate in New Delhi, and it was also seen from the clock tower in Raipur, Madhya Pradesh.
This amazing moon was spotted in other countries too, like New Zealand, Japan, and Australia.
Why Is It Called the Hunter's Moon?
The supermoon we saw is called the Hunter's Moon because it appears when leaves start to fall, showing that winter is coming.
In ancient times, people would hunt more during this season.
The next full moon on November 15 will be called the Beaver Moon because it’s when beavers start looking for places to stay warm for winter. This will also be another supermoon!
