Ready for the harvest moon this weekend? Here's what you'll see in the sky
By: Uday Rana - Canada's Global News
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Ready for the harvest moon this weekend? Here's what you'll see in the sky
Crank up that Neil Young playlist — a harvest moon is on its way this weekend.
The full harvest moon rises behind downtown buildings, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel).
Canadians will be treated to the 10 th full moon of the year this weekend, with the harvest moon appearing in the skies.
The term "harvest moon" refers to the full moon that occurs closest to the start of autumn, according to NASA. The moon is named for the fall harvest because it provides extra evening moonlight during the fall harvest as the day gets shorter and the sun sets earlier.
The harvest moon typically occurs in September, although occasionally it happens in October. It is also referred to as the "corn moon," in a reference to the main fall crop being harvested in the northern United States and parts of Canada during this time of year.
Unfortunately for Canadians, the moon will reach its exact full phase at 12:49 pm Eastern, when the moon is on the other side of the planet, according to the Old Farmers' Almanac.
But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the sight of the moon "appearing" nearly full through Friday night to Sunday night.
The moon will appear "over 99 per cent illuminated," according to the Weather Network.
"A Full Moon rises around sunset and sets at sunrise, since it sits opposite the Sun. You don't need to observe it at the exact listed time. If clouds interfere one night, try again the night before or after— it will still appear full," the Old Farmers' Almanac says.
2026 is set to see 13 full moons, instead of the typical 12. This is because the month of May had two full moons.
The next moon that will reach its fullest will be the "hunter's moon," shortly after midnight on Monday, Oct. 26. This will be followed by two more full moons, on Nov. 24 and Dec. 23.
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I assume that the moon will be as visible to Americans as it is for Canadians. In fact since this weekend is Mid-Autumn Festival here in China, when we eat delicious mooncakes and gaze at the moon, I'll be looking at it tonight.
In the west we recognize 4 seasons.
I've heard that the Chinese culture recognizes 5 distinct seasons.
Is that true?
Spectacular moon illuminates Mid-Autumn skylines
If clouds interfere one night, try again the night before or after— it will still appear full," the Old Farmers' Almanac says.
For years I've been hearing about what The Farmers' Almanac says.
I was quite curious about what is was like-- so I ordered a copy!
And I was in luck-- because apparently after all these years it going to be discontinued!
I ordered it from Amazon a while back. (I don't know if they have any left).
OH NO!!!! I can't believe it. The end of The Farmer's Almanac is like the end of music. Surely there must be another source other than Amazon.