Overview
- The October full moon known as the Jägermond reached its exact full phase at about 05:12 Central European Time on Monday, October 26, 2026, and was visible to the naked eye across the night of October 25–26.
- Skywatchers are likely to spot Saturn near the Moon on Saturday evening and may see the Moon take on an orange or red cast at rise or set because the atmosphere scatters shorter blue wavelengths.
- Griffith Observatory lists the next full moon on November 24, 2026 at 15:53 MEZ and the December full moon on December 24, 2026 at 02:28 MEZ, and both are confirmed as supermoons because they occur near the Moon's closest point to Earth.
- Traditional names such as Jägermond (Hunter's Moon) and Bibermond reflect seasonal and North American indigenous naming practices and are descriptive rather than official astronomical labels.
- Scientists report mixed evidence for claims that full moons affect sleep or menstrual cycles, and bright moonlight can drown out faint meteor activity such as the Orionids so observers should plan timing and locations accordingly.