The October full moon reaches peak illumination at 12:11 a.m. EDT (0411 GMT) on Oct. 26. The October Full Moon is also called the Hunter’s Moon and it shines opposite the sun in Earth's sky and appears fully lit from our perspective. October's full moon rises around the time when farmers have reaped the fields, making it easier for hunters to spot and catch animals to prepare food for winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.