Along the lunar orbital path, the point of closest proximity is known as perigee, which is when the moon is, on average, 226,000 miles (363,300 kilometers) from Earth. When a full moon phase coincides with perigee, a supermoon event occurs.

October 16 and 17 brings the full Hunter's Moon, and it's going to be a good one. The closest full supermoon of the year, it also bears important seasonal reminders.

This week's full moon is called the Hunter's Moon. It's also a supermoon, which is expected to be the brightest one of the year so far.

October’s full moon is the closest supermoon of the year, at a distance of about 222,055 miles from Earth. September’s full moon was just behind it, at 222,131 miles away. While any supermoon can appear bigger and brighter than usual, the proximity of this one adds to its effect.

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.

The Hunter's Moon will be the first full moon of autumn when it rises on Oct. 17. It will also be the third and closest supermoon of the year.

Look up, as the Full Moon of October — also known as the Hunter's Moon — will be big and bright in the night sky for the latter half of this week. The next Full Moon is set to shine in our skies on the nights of October 16-17 and October 17-18.

The full Hunter's supermoon will be the brightest full moon this year and visible in our skies over the next couple of nights.