Viewing conditions should be ideal in NY as the first full moon of fall - known as the hunter's moon - rises in the night sky.

The full moon in October is also known as the “hunter’s moon” because it marks the beginning of the hunting season, signaling to hunters to begin preparing for colder conditions, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The “hunter’s moon” follows the “harvest moon,” a moon phase that signals the best time for harvesters to reap their crops.

What better way to celebrate spooky season than with a full moon? Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 hunter's moon.