Stargazers can look forward to the stunning Hunter Supermoon shining bright in the UAE skies later this month.

Set to be visible from the UAE on Thursday October 9, it’s the first of three big supermoon viewing events in the final three months of the year.

The Hunter Supermoon, also known as the Hunter’s Moon, takes its name from the time of year when hunters would have been traditionally most active. So don’t expect the moon to resemble a hunter in any way, shape or form (though we do now kind of want to see this).

And what sets this one apart is that the moon will appear 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter when compared to when it is at its farthest point from earth.

This is because the moon will be at its closest point to earth in its orbit, which is also known as perigee.

Dubai Astronomy Group will be hosting a special event at the University of Dubai to talk people through the phenomenon and provide a telescope for the best possible view.