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.

The hunter’s moon is the first full moon following the harvest moon. It will reach peak illumination at 7:26 a.m. ET Thursday.

Howl for your healing, my babies. There’s a full Hunter’s moon in Aries rising and raging on October 17, 2024. The full moon will peak at 24 degrees of cardinal fire, and to make things even more incendiary, it will be conjunct Chiron, our primary point of pain.