INDIANA – The final full moon of summer is approaching quickly and we will have the final full moon of summertime on Friday, September 9th – the Harvest Moon.
The Harvest Moon is always an exciting sight because it means cooler weather and Fall is almost here.
The Harvest Moon is the name for the full moon that arrives closest to the autumn equinox. Usually, the Harvest Moon occurs in September but occasionally it will occur as late as October. This year the moon will occur will be in full view in September which is not uncommon, but it will actually occur before it’s officially autumn.
According to Farmer’s Almanac, the full Harvest Moon will appear just after sunset on Friday, September 9. It then reaches peak illumination at 5:58 a.m.. Eastern Time on Saturday the 10th, drifting below the horizon shortly thereafter.
The full Moon that happens nearest to the fall equinox (September 22 or 23) always takes on the name “Harvest Moon.” Unlike other full Moons, this full Moon rises at nearly the same time—around sunset—for several evenings in a row, giving farmers several extra evenings of moonlight and allowing them to finish their harvests before the frosts of fall arrive.
The full Moon that happens nearest to the fall equinox (September 22 or 23) always takes on the name “Harvest Moon.” Unlike other full Moons, this full Moon rises at nearly the same time—around sunset—for several evenings in a row, giving farmers several extra evenings of moonlight and allowing them to finish their harvests before the frosts of fall arrive.
