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"Hunting Moon" spotted in the sky in St. Petersburg — video
On this night (the 17th) a huge moon appeared in the sky of the northern capital. 78.ru captured unique footage of this unforgettable phenomenon.
This is the third of four supermoons this year. The timing is different from other months. The Hunter's Moon is observed after the autumn equinox, October 17. And it can only be seen in the Northern Hemisphere, including Russia.
The Earth's natural satellite with such a mysterious name can be seen with the naked eye on a cloudless night. The great month of October is so named because of the traditions of our ancestors who lived in temperate latitudes and depended on the seasonal cycles of nature. After the harvest, the hunting season began, when the moon shone brightly at night, allowing hunters to pursue prey even in the dark.