
18/09/2024
Tonightās The harvest moon is also a supermoon
This yearās full moon in September is also referred to as a supermoon, which occurs when a moon is at or near the closest point in its orbit, causing the harvest moon to look dramatically more radiant and larger than usual.
Why is it called the harvest moon?
The Old Farmerās Almanac, which first began publishing the names for the full moons in the 1930s, states the full moon was named the harvest moon because for several evenings, the moon rises shortly after sunset, resulting in an overflow of bright moonlight soon after dusk.
This period became a customary aid to farmers during crop gathering.
The harvest moon can take place in September or October depending on its proximity to the autumnal equinox.