00:00The 2026 Harvest Moon will rise Saturday night, September 26.
00:04It follows the Autumnal Equinox, which arrives on September 27.
00:08The equinox marks the start of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
00:13The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox.
00:17It will rise around sunset and remain visible through much of the night.
00:21The name comes from its traditional connection to farmers.
00:24Bright moonlight helped crews harvest crops after sunset.
00:27Near the horizon, the moon may appear yellow or orange.
00:31That color comes from moonlight passing through more of Earth's atmosphere.
00:35As the moon rises higher, it usually appears brighter and wider.
00:39The September Full Moon has other traditional names, including Corn Moon.
00:43It is also known as the Autumn Moon and Falling Leaves Moon.
00:47No special equipment is needed to watch the Harvest Moon.
00:50Anyone with a clear view of the sky can enjoy this September event.
00:53Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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