October's full Moon is also called the Hunter's Moon, as it occurs at the time of year when hunters would traditionally have been most active - planning for the winter months ahead and hunting animals for food. This year the Hunter's Moon will take place just after midday on Thursday 17 October at 12.26pm.

October's supermoon is the closest of the year and it's teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one

When the moon’s orbit brings it closer to Earth than usual, the cosmic combo is called a supermoon. Here's how to see it in the night skies.