What to expect from the hunter’s moon

October’s full moon will grace the sky this weekend — and those with a keen eye may also catch a glimpse of Saturn. Just a month after the fall equinox, the full moon will rise particularly early, becoming visible at sunset and reaching peak illumination at 12:12 a.m. ET on Monday, October 26, according to EarthSky. As night falls on Sunday, Saturn also will appear gold and sit just a few degrees south of the moon. The orb may look more orange as it hangs lower on the horizon. This position causes the moonlight to pass through a denser layer of air, shortening blue and violet wavelengths and making the orange and red ones stand out — similar to a sunset. Named the hunter’s moon, Native Americans traditionally took advantage of the bright moonlight to hunt for active wildlife and prepare food for the winter.