The September Harvest Moon, a partial lunar eclipse, will make its debut in the sky Monday night and last through Thursday morning. The full moon will peak at 10:35 PM EDT on Tuesday, September 17, according to NASA.
It is the second of 2024’s four consecutive supermoons August’s blue supermoona rare phenomenon which dazzled stargazers around the world.
Here’s when and where to see September’s supermoon spectacle.
When can I see the supermoon and partial eclipse?
The supermoon will be visible for three full days from Monday to Thursday. What makes this moon special, The old farmer’s almanac says, is that it appears at the same time every night just as the sun sets.
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at 10:44 PM EDT Tuesday, September 17. At this time, only 8% of the Moon will be in full shadow, says NASA.
For those looking to get an early start, the Moon will enter Earth’s partial shadow beginning at 8:41 PM EDT. Viewers can look up specific moonrise times for their zip code using this tool from The Farmer’s Almanac.
Why is it called the harvest moon?
The harvest moon coincides with the autumnal equinox, the first day of autumn, which is Sunday, September 22. almanac lore goesit’s called the Harvest Moon because in the days before electricity lit up our fields, the moon’s bright glow helped guide farmers as they harvested crops at the end of the season.
When people think of the Harvest Moon, they often picture an orange orb in the sky. Music fans can also jump to Neil Young’s 1992 album “Harvest Moon.” The album’s title track references the lunar event with the lines, “Because I’m still in love with you on this Harvest Moon.”
Does September’s full moon have any other special nicknames?
As points out NASASeptember’s harvest moon goes by several other names, including the corn moon, the potato harvest moon, and the fruit or grain moon.
When will the next full moon take place?
The next supermoon, the third of four, will light up the sky at 7:26 a.m. EDT on Thursday, October 17, for NASA. The October moon is nicknamed Hunter’s Moon.