Full Harvest Moon Coincides with First Day of Autumn 2010!

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Full Harvest Moon Coincides with First Day of Autumn 2010!

Post: # 11013Post ctyanky
Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:27 pm

My favorite full moon, the Harvest Moon, will be at 100% on Sep 22nd, 2010 11:09 PM EDT on the first day of fall this year, September 22nd. I think this is a very good omen! I hope the weather is great that evening to welcome in our autumn season and for viewing! When you look up at the sky on this night - say a prayer to the Foliage Gods that this fall season in Vermont will be one for the record books! :wink:

Below are some Harvest Moon tidbits I found interesting. (Yes, I will admit I am a tad obsessed with the full moons but especially the Harvest Moon :shock: ) HAPPY MOONING! :P (I can just hear Neil Young's Harvest Moon playing in the background. :lol: )

The Harvest Moon is not always the name for the Full Moon in September, as is often thought. Rather, the Harvest Moon is the name given to the full moon that occurs closest to the equinox in September. This means the Harvest Moon is often in September but can also occur in October.

The Harvest Moon, when it falls in September, is also known as the "Fruit Moon." When it falls in October, it is sometimes called the "Hunter’s Moon." This is because October is the month when large animals, such a deer and moose are hunted for the winter’s meat supply. If taken before that time, it is said that the meat will taste wild or "strong." Hunting animals before the "Hunter’s Moon," also interferes with the rut.

The Harvest Moon always hangs low in the sky. It seems to be larger and more beautiful than other full moons and often has an orange or pink cast. The reason for this is African dust storms and North American wildfires, which have filled the atmosphere with aerosols.

The human eye sees a low hanging moon as being larger than one that rides high in the sky. This is known as a “Moon Illusion,” because, in reality, the moon is always the same size.
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Post: # 11014Post ctyanky
Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:53 am

ixl took a stunning photo of the full harvest moon from last season on October 4, 2009. He gave me permission to share it with you. The foliage was beautiful! Hope you enjoy! Thanks ixl! This scene takes my breath away :!: :!: :!: (I forgot to ask him where he shot this. :roll: )

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Post: # 11015Post ixl
Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:24 am

Hey CT...

Thanks for the kind words.

My GPS records indicate that this was taken near Indian Lake in the south/central part of Adirondack Park.
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Post: # 11896Post ctyanky
Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:09 pm

Don't forget to check out the Full Harvest Moon tonight if the sky in your region is clear! It is waxing at 99% and will be 100% tomorrow night the first night of autumn!

It is spectacular tonight! Do enjoy!

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Post: # 11931Post Brandon
Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:45 pm

I'll be watching. And that picture is stunning!


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Post: # 11938Post Utah Baker
Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:13 am

That picture is indeed incredible!!! Dang! I've waited all week for last night, and we had clouds and thunderstorms, but clear skies tonight, can't wait to watch it rise over the mountains!

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Post: # 11950Post ctyanky
Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:29 pm

We have a clear night here Janice and the Harvest Moon will be at it's fullest so I hope you can see it tonight as well! Let me know what you think! All the neighbors are planning on going outside to see it! It's like summer here too! :shock:

Charles took a great shot indeed!


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