Full moon

The "hunter's moon," the October full moon, rises above the Acropolis. The phenomenon is essentially a supermoon as it coincides with the period when the moon is closest to the Earth's orbit. The names of the moon are usually associated with the activities that took place at this time of year. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term "hunter's moon" dates back to 1710.

Impressive images of the August supermoon, or the “Full Moon of Stingray,” which graces the night sky tonight.

The moon is visible from every part of Greece and many parts of the world, transforming both the nightscape and the walks of those who choose to walk the streets to enjoy the full moon.

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The August Full Moon of 2024 will reach its peak on August 19th and is known as the “Sturgeon Moon.”

After sunset, looking toward the southeast, we will witness the moonrise.

According to NASA, the August moon will appear full starting today, allowing us to enjoy the sight of the full moon for several consecutive nights.

Astronomy enthusiasts were in for a treat on Aug. 30 night: a rare "super blue Moon" that won't be seen again for more than a decade.

Supermoons occur when the Moon passes through its perigee, or the point that takes it closest to Earth during its elliptical orbit. This makes it look about 14 percent bigger compared to when it is at its furthest point, and a touch brighter.

The supermoon rises behind the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, about 70 kilometers south of Athens, Greece on Wednesday. The cosmic curtain rose Wednesday night with the second full moon of the month. It is a supermoon because it's closer to Earth than usual, appearing especially big and bright.

A full moon known as the "Sturgeon Moon" rises behind the Temple of Poseidon, in Cape Sounion, near Athens, August 1. [Alkis Konstantinidis/Reuters]

The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: A pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon.

Catch the first show tomorrow evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. That's because it will be closer than usual, just 222,159 miles (357,530 kilometers) away, thus the supermoon label.

February's full moon is aptly named.

A full moon was offering enchanting views to onlookers as it was being observed from many provinces across Turkey. (AA Photo)

The next full moon, otherwise known as the Flower Moon, is set to grace our skies tonight, May 26, reaching its official peak at around 11:30 pm. It will also be the second supermoon of the year.

A full moon occurs every 29.5 days and happens when the Moon is completely illuminated by the Sun's rays. It occurs when the Earth is directly aligned between the Sun and the Moon.