In brief
October's full Moon, known as the Hunter's Moon, brightened the world this weekend. Cities from San Francisco to Manhattan and historic sites in Istanbul displayed the moon in a variety of striking settings. The Hunter's Moon follows the Harvest Moon and lasts longer in the evening, giving hunters and stargazers extra light. Witness the global gallery of moonlit moments captured by photographers around the globe.
The full Moon in October lighted up the world this weekend, earning the nickname Hunter's Moon – a name hunters used in the past for more night‑time light.
Photographers from London to Manhattan and Istanbul captured the moon in different settings: clouds over a trans‑Atlantic line, the historic skyline of New York, and the iconic Galata Tower in Turkey.
The Hunter's Moon follows the Harvest Moon and lasts longer in the sky, giving hunters and stargazers extra time to enjoy the glow.
Here’s a quick look at some of the most striking shots from this worldwide lunar event.
- London: The moon over the Thames – a silver bridge beneath a vivid sky.
- New York: The glow behind Midtown’s skyscrapers, with the Empire State Building silhouetted.
- Istanbul: The bright orange light above the Galata Tower, filling the Bosphorus.
- Baghdad: The moon’s reflection on the pristine dome of 17 Ramadan Mosque.
- San Francisco: The moon brightening the city’s skyline, outshining street lights.
Whether you’re in a city or a quiet countryside, the Hunter's Moon offers a magical moment to pause and look up.
