The Hunter's Moon Will Glow in Peak, Orange Glory This Weekend

When it comes to astronomical events and phenomena, there is no shortage of catchy nicknames out there. As the most obvious object in the night sky, the moon has long been a target for many of these memorable monikers, ranging from the "super blue blood moon" (referring to a total lunar eclipse that occurred during the second full moon of January 2018) to monthly nicknames for each time the moon reaches its full phase.
This month, the moon's nickname is surprisingly fitting for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere: the hunter's moon. Read on if you're curious to learn more about why the moon has this particular nickname at this time of year, and other unique characteristics of the hunter's moon.