Stargazers are in for a treat this week because we will be able to see the Full Hunter's Moon and Uranus across Devon and Cornwall.
So far this month we have already seen the Draconids meteor shower, the New Moon, the Orionids meteor shower and Uranus at Opposition.
Here's everything we know about Uranus at Opposition and the Hunter's Moon.
October 23 - Uranus at Opposition
The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long.
This is the best time to view Uranus.
However due to its distance, the planet will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.
October 24 - The Hunter's Moon
The full Hunter’s Moon is the full moon immediately following the full Harvest Moon – the closest full moon to the autumn equinox.
The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 4.46pm.
This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Hunter's Moon because at this time of year the leaves are falling and the game is fat and ready to hunt. This moon has also been known as the Travel Moon and the Blood Moon.
Why is it called the Hunter’s Moon?
According to Universe Today, the Hunter’s Moon typically appears in October, except once every four years when it doesn’t appear until November.
The name dates back to the native Americans, given because during the month of October, when deer had eaten heartily over summer, hunters tracked and killed prey by autumn moonlight, stockpiling food for the coming winter.
The Hunter’s Moon historically served as an important feast day in both northern Europe and among many Native American tribes.