The Hunter's full moon is set to dazzle not once, but twice this weekend.
As the first October full moon, those who plan to catch a glimpse will witness a celestial treat as it will appear the most colourful and brightest at twilight - but only for about 15 minutes.
Usually, a full moon only rises once during twilight, but the timing of the Hunter's moon means it will rise at this time on two successive evenings.
Here is everything you should know about the Hunter's moon, including the best time to see it at its brightest in Scotland.
When can I see the Hunter's Moon 2022?
The full Hunter's Moon will rise on Sunday, October 9, 2022. There is also a second chance to witness it rise at twilight on Monday, October 11.
The best place to see the Hunter's moon rise at twilight
For an optimal view of the moonrise at twilight, it is best to try see it from a coastal point, as this will give you it rising over the horizon.
What time will I be able to see the Hunter's moon?
As the sunset is due to happen at 6.28pm in Scotland, a virtually full Hunter's moon will begin to rise roughly ten minutes after at 06.38pm. This an ideal time to watch a full moon rise as it is the only time it can be seen on the horizon at twilight.
According to TimeandDate.com, the Hunter's moon will have completely risen by 21.54pm. It will then set in the west at 07.15am on Monday, October 10.
Forecasts to see the Hunter's moon on October 10 are similar to October 9.
The above forecasts are for the city of Edinburgh. Moonrise times for Scotland will vary slightly depending on where you are. You can check the exact time for your location here.
Why is it called the Hunter's moon?
According to Science Focus, the name Hunter's moon dates back to history, when October was considered the best time to hunt for food.
Every four years, the Hunters Moon falls in November, while the rest of the time it appears in October. In the Autumn, the now well-fattened animals would provide crucial sustenance for people over the winter months.
As it follows the Harvest moon, the newly-cleared fields from the previous harvest would offer clear lines of vision - ideal conditions for hunting.
Is the Hunter's moon a supermoon?
No, the Hunter's Moon in 2022 is not a supermoon.
According to Science Focus, a supermoon occurs when it's 360,000km (or less) away from Earth in its orbital path, and we'll often have two or three full supermoons in a row.
There will be no more supermoons in 2022.
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