The Hunter’s Moon 2026 is on Monday, October 26. It will be the eleventh full moon of 2026.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Hunter’s Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2026’s Hunter’s Moon in November
The October Hunter’s Moon is on Monday, October 26th. The Hunter’s Moon will be the eleventh full moon of the year.
The October 26 Hunter’s Moon is the second full moon of Autumn as the second to occur after the Autumnal Equinox. The October Hunter’s Moon is either the first or second full moon of Autumn, depending on if the September Full Moon happens before or after the Equinox.
When is the Full Hunter’s Moon in 2026?
The peak of the Full Hunter’s Moon is 12:12 AM EDT on October 26th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The October 26 Hunter’s Moon will be the full moon in Taurus.
Related: Learn more about the Hunter’s Moon in 2027.
Names for the October Full Moon
The October full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Hunter’s Moon.
The Full Hunter’s Moon is inspired by Native Americans and their activities for getting ready for the winter. They would start gathering provisions to get them through the winter.
In some years, the October full moon’s name switches to the Full Harvest Moon if it occurs closer to the Fall Equinox than the September full moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Hunter’s Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the Hunter’s Moon in 2026. The Worm Moon and Sturgeon Moon will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
No, there will be not be a full supermoon in October. The 2026 super full moons will be during the Wolf Moon, Beaver Moon, and Cold Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Moon Phases for the Hunter’s Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the October Hunter’s Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start in October and end in November.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Hunter’s Moon | Sat, October 10, 11:50 a.m. EDT | Autumn |
| First Quarter | Sun, October 18, 12:13 p.m. EDT | Autumn |
| Full Hunter’s Moon | Mon, October 26, 12:12 a.m. EDT | Autumn |
| Last Quarter | Sun, November 1, 3:28 p.m. EST | Autumn |
Full Moons this Year in 2026
The Hunter’s Moon is one of the thirteen full moons this year. The others are
- Wolf Moon 2026 was in January
- Snow Moon 2026 was in February
- Worm Moon 2026 was in March
- Pink Moon 2026 is in April
- Flower Moon 2026 is in May
- Blue Moon 2026 is at the end of May
- Strawberry Moon 2026 is in June
- Buck Moon 2026 is in July
- Sturgeon Moon 2026 is in August
- Harvest Moon 2026 is in September
- Beaver Moon 2026 is in November
- Cold Moon 2026 is in December
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.