By Dharma Niles, CNN (CNN) — October’s full moon will grace the sky this weekend — and those with a keen eye may also catch a glimpse of Saturn. Just a month after the fall equinox, the full moon will rise particularly early, becoming visible at sunset and reaching peak illumination at 12:12 a.m. ET
The 2026 October full moon is the Hunter's Moon. It falls around October 25-26. It's near the planet Saturn and in front of the constellation Aries the Ram. The post Hunter’s Moon falls on October 25-26, with Saturn nearby first appeared on EarthSky .
This evening, the night sky is helping to set a spooky mood for the upcoming Halloween festivities later this week. Just after midnight (12:12 a.m. ET on Monday, October 26), the Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination.
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. October 25: Dione crosses Saturn October’s Full Moon occurs at 12:12 A.M. EDT, shining brightly in both the morning and evening sky.