The Hunter's Moon illuminated the night sky last night, Oct 20, 2021.
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October 21, 2021 - 8:35 AM
The first full moon of fall was out last night and in some areas the Thompson-Okanagan the skies cleared enough to get a glimpse of the bright orb.
The Hunter's Moon was visible last night, Oct. 20, depending on the local weather, throughout the northern hemisphere.
EarthSky.org said the name Hunter's Moon is rooted in fall hunting where the bright October moon would provide light in the evenings for hunters to finish their work.
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October's full moon is also called the Falling Leaves Moon, Dying Grass Moon, Blood Moon or Sanguine Moon, according to NASA's full moon guide.
Photographers in Kamloops captured some stunning photographs of the celestial body.
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The Hunter's Moon playing peak-a-boo.
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Clear skies allowed photographers to capture some beautiful photos of last night's full moon.
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Bright October moon
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The Hunter's Moon in Kamloops.
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Photo of last night's full moon framed by pine trees.
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Brian Moen took this photo in Kaleden.
Image Credit: Brian Moen
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