Tonight’s full moon is a spectacular sight. It appears close enough to touch and began with a reddish hue.
This cycle of the full moon is called the Harvest Moon, also known as the Autumn Moon or the Corn Moon. This year’s Harvest moon is occurring in the summertime because it is closest to the Autumn Equinox.
For three nights, the full moonrise is coming shortly after the sunset. As a result, it produces an abundance of bright moonlight during the early evening hours. Traditionally, this was an aide to farmers harvesting their summer crops.
Usually, the moon rises an average of approximately 50 minutes later each day. However, for the few nights during the Harvest moon, it rises at nearly the same time, which is only approximately 25 minutes later than the previous night.
Tonight’s moonrise occurred at 7:20pm.
For those who missed it, it will appear again tomorrow night at 7:46pm. The weather is expected to be great for those who wish to head outdoors and catch a glimpse.
