Articles About October(5)

Why are there 12 months? How long are they, and what do the month names mean?

October’s Full Moon is the Hunter’s Moon. However, every three years or so, it's also known as the Harvest Moon. Explore other names for this Moon.

When, where, and how to see things happening in the sky and space.

October is the tenth month of the year and has 31 days. It was originally the eighth month of the Roman calendar until 153 BCE.

The Harvest Moon varies between September or October in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the Full Moon nearest the autumnal (fall) equinox.