Source: Josh K. Elliot, Global News, September 10, 2019 The closest full moon to the autumnal equinox — typically known as a “harvest moon” — is slated to rise on or shortly after Friday the 13th, depending on the time zone, in a rare moment on the lunar calendar in the northern hemisphere. The moon should appear full… Continue reading Full harvest moon to rise on Friday the 13th in rare lunar event
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Full Moon on Friday: Just Harvest Moon or Supermoon?
The full moon tomorrow—on September 16, 2016, is sparking some debate in the astronomical community. It will be the Northern Hemisphere’s harvest moon, being the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox. And, as seen from the Eastern Hemisphere, it will undergo a faint penumberal eclipse. Astronomers are on agreement on these two points. However,… Continue reading Full Moon on Friday: Just Harvest Moon or Supermoon?