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In pictures: Hunter's Moon lights up the sky

James Darby The supermoon is visible in the twilight as dozens of seagulls fly through the frameJames Darby
Morseyboy/Weatherwatchers The supermoon is orange and there is a green grassy bank in the foreground. Morseyboy/Weatherwatchers
On 19 October, the Moon will be visible beneath the Pleiades star cluster, creating a stunning sight for eager stargazers
The Hunter's Moon was the third of four supermoons in 2024

Last night the Hunter's Moon - the brightest supermoon of the year - lit up the sky and keen photographers were out in force to capture it.

October's full moon is known as the Hunter's Moon as it is the time of year when ancient communities would increase hunting to prepare for winter.

A supermoon happens when the Moon, which follows an elliptical (oval) orbit around Earth, is at its closest point to our planet.

If this coincides with a full Moon, we see a supermoon, making the Moon appear larger.

Do not worry if you missed it, the supermoon will still be visible for the next two nights.