Most often, though, and this year included, the September Full Moon is the Harvest Moon. This was due to the fact that there were two Full Moons in that month, with the second - on October 31 - taking the traditional name of the Hunter's Moon. In 2020, the Harvest Moon was on the 1st of October, and it was the first time in 46 years that a Full Moon was only called by that name. This year, the September Full Moon has another name.Įach time the Autumnal Equinox comes around, the Full Moon closest to that date - either before or after - is called the Harvest Moon.
Credit: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio/Scott Sutherland This graphic collects all the relevant data about each Full Moon of 2021, including their popular names, whether they are a 'super' or 'micro' Moon, a perigee or apogee Full Moon, and whether they are remarkable in some other way (Blue Moon or Harvest Moon). It also goes by Autumn Moon, Drying Grass Moon, Falling Leaves Moon, Yellow Leaf Moon, and even Ice Moon, depending on which folklore you follow. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, this is due to it corresponding with the time of harvesting corn. Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2021 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and much more! 'CORN' MOON? 'HARVEST' MOON? WHAT DO THESE NAMES MEAN?Įach Full Moon of the year goes by a common name, taken from First Nations, Colonial American, or European folklore.įor September, the Full Moon is typically called the Corn Moon.
Plus, if you're keeping track, it rounds out a Blue Moon Summer, and it is the smallest and farthest Full Moon so far this year. On the night of Monday, September 20, this month's Full Moon will rise. If you have clear skies and a few moments to spare on Monday night, pause for a bit to look up at the Full Moon.