The term "hunter moon" refers to the full moon that appears in the sky in the month of October. This moon was traditionally named the "hunter moon" because it marked the time when Native American hunters would go out to stock their food supplies for the winter. There are several other terms that have been used to refer to the hunter moon over the years. One of the most common is "harvest moon". This term is often used to refer to the full moon that appears closest to the autumnal equinox, which occurs in late September or early October. Other synonyms for the hunter moon include the "fall moon" or "autumn moon", as well as the "blood moon" or "sanguine moon", which describe the reddish-orange hue that the moon may take on when it appears low in the sky.