Along the lunar orbital path, the point of closest proximity is known as perigee, which is when the moon is, on average, 226,000 miles (363,300 kilometers) from Earth. When a full moon phase coincides with perigee, a supermoon event occurs.

The full moon in October is also known as the “hunter’s moon” because it marks the beginning of the hunting season, signaling to hunters to begin preparing for colder conditions, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The “hunter’s moon” follows the “harvest moon,” a moon phase that signals the best time for harvesters to reap their crops.

The name Hunter's Moon is derived from Native American, European and colonial sources. Look for it tonight -- and you can see a comet, too.

There’s something about an October moon that just hits differently. Don’t forget to look up tonight as you get prepared for spooky season. A full moon during October just hits differently. It’s like the night sky is setting the perfect mood for the spooky season.

The full Hunter's supermoon will be the brightest full moon this year and visible in our skies over the next couple of nights.