DALLAS - This month’s supermoon, also called the "Hunter’s Moon," peaked on Thursday morning. Supermoons appear brighter and bigger than normal because they happen when the moon is at its closest point to the Earth in its orbit.

October's supermoon, known as the "Hunter's Moon," will be the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. Why it matters: The third of this year's four consecutive supermoons arrives during an active month of skywatching between rare northern lights sightings and the once-in-a-lifetime comet.

If you were awake early Wednesday morning, you may have caught a glimpse of the supermoon for October -- and it just happens to be the biggest full moon of 2024.