SKY WATCH-Hunters Blue Moon SKYWATCH FOR OCTOBER
LOOK FOR THE HUNTER'S BLUE MOON ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT!
Venture outdoors on the night of October 31, 2020, to catch a glimpse of a bewitching full Moon—
the Hunter’s Blue Moon! This full Moon will reach peak illumination at 10:51 A.M. EDT on Halloween morning but will appear full that night, too.
This Halloween, we will experience a second full Moon during a single month, which makes it a “Blue Moon.”
The October 31 full Moon is also known as a Hunter’s Moon, as this is the traditional time of year
to build up stores for the long winter ahead.
While Blue Moons are rare-ish (they happen every few years), this one is particularly special
because of its spooky connections. Just how unusual is it for a full Moon to fall on Halloween?
As it turns out … very!
A Full Moon on Halloween occurs only about every 18 or so years.
Add that it’s also a Blue Moon, and this is clearly a very special lunar event!
Image courtesy of The Old Farmers Almanac/ Lisa Watkins in Blue Ridge Parkway, VW
