The harvest moon next week should be particularly beautiful

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<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "September 24 (and a few days later) Make sure to watch after sunset: If the sky is clear, you will see the moon of the harvest, a great way to mark the beginning of autumn.
"data-reactid =" 32 "> On September 24 (and a few days later) be sure to look up after sunset: if the sky is clear, you will see the moon harvest in the fall.

What is the harvest moon?

The harvest moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox, or the official start of autumn, according to Sky & Telescope. The exact date of the moon harvest varies from one year to the next and can occur in September or October.

When can we see him this year?

<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The spring equinox 2018 is September 22nd, and the next full moon takes place two days later, on September 24. (Of course, this is only true for the northern hemisphere, in the southern hemisphere, the harvest moon arrives in March or in April, says EarthSky).
"data-reactid =" 36 "> The autumn equinox of 2018 is September 22nd and the next full moon takes place two days later, September 24. (This is of course only for the northern hemisphere says EarthSky, the harvest moon arrives in March or April.) So mark your calendars for a walk in the evening!

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Where does the name come from?

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"data-reactid =" 58 "> According to The Old Farmer Almanach, the moonrise occurs shortly after sunset, giving farmers plenty of moonlight in the early evening. for several nights in a row, making it unique among the other full moons during the year, it might even seem like there is a full moon for about a week.

EarthSky also notes that the term "harvest of the moon" became popular thanks to the 1903 song "Shine On Harvest Moon", most recently taken up by Leon Redbone.

What does it look like?

If you see, you will notice that this annual show is particularly beautiful. Compared to your average moon, it may look bigger, brighter or more orange if you look right after sunset when it is close to the horizon. It's a visual trick called "the illusion of the moon", but it's beautiful.

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The harvest moon is also present throughout the migration of birds south in winter. Depending on where you live, you may be able to see birds flying at full moon for a truly breathtaking view.

And if you feel particularly stressed lately, take note: according to astrologers, the full moon of Aries could make us want to calm down and think. It looks like a plan for us!

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