Look up: Full hunter's moon rises this weekend

Moon reaches peak fullness Sunday afternoon

ORLANDO, Fla. – The full hunter's moon will put on a show this weekend across Central Florida.

October's full moon, known as the hunter's moon, gets its name because traditionally this was the time to hunt and prepare for winter.

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The moon will shine bright all weekend, but will reach peak fullness just after 5 p.m. Sunday.

A few, thin clouds will be around Saturday and Sunday, but viewing will mainly be great.

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Jonathan Kegges joined the News 6 team in June 2019 and now covers weather on TV and all digital platforms.

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