Mainers Beautifully Capture the Hunter’s Moon

The weather in Maine offered clear skies for Hunter's Moon in 2024, and Mainers took advantage. They brought out their phones and professional cameras and brilliantly captured the largest supermoon of 2024 as it illuminated Maine's one-of-a-kind autumn topography. Here are just a few for all of us to enjoy!

As you can see, everyone in Maine appreciated having clear weather to take in Hunter's Moon.

Why Is It Called the Hunter's Moon?

It's pretty self-explanatory and you can probably guess as to why. You also may already know as this beautiful state of Maine is full of hunters, but here is an explanation from LiveScience.com.

The most popular name for October's full moon is the Hunter's Moon because its appearance was once a signal for hunters to prepare for the upcoming winter, according to Almanac.com. That name has Anglo-Saxon origins, according to Timeanddate.com, though it's also been called the Falling Leaves Moon and the Blood Moon. (The latter name should not be confused with a total lunar eclipse, which is often given the same name due to the moon's reddish hue when obscured by Earth's shadow.)

There Will Be Three Full Supermoons to View in Maine in 2025

The next supermoon on the calendar isn't too far away falling on November 15th, 2024. There will then be three in 2025, but not until the last quarter of the year. The first will occur on October 7th, 2025. That will be followed closely by one on November 5th, 2025, and then on December 4th, 2024.