🌕 All About the September 2025 Full Moon
📅 When Is It?
The Full Moon will occur on Sunday, September 7, 2025, reaching its peak at:
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2:09 p.m. EDT (18:09 UTC)
Because it peaks during the daytime in much of North America, the best viewing will be after sunset, as the Moon rises in the eastern sky with a warm glow.
🌽 Why Is It Called the Corn Moon (Not the Harvest Moon)?
Traditionally, the Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox (Sept. 22).
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In 2025, the October full moon is closer to the equinox.
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So this September’s moon is instead the Corn Moon, marking the height of corn harvesting.
Other traditional names include:
Barley Moon
Wine Moon
Falling Leaves Moon
These names vary by culture and region, often rooted in Native American, European, and Asian folklore.
🌕 What’s the Meaning Behind It?
🌾 Agricultural Importance
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The Corn Moon traditionally signaled harvest time.
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It’s a moment to gather crops and prepare for fall and winter.
🌅 The Harvest Moon Effect
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Around the equinox, the moon rises earlier than usual for several nights in a row.
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This gave farmers extra evening light to finish their work.
🌍 Cultural Reflections
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Full Moon names reflect seasonal changes and folklore.
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From “Wine Moon” in Europe to “Leaves Turning Moon” in North America, these names connect us to nature’s cycles.
🌘 Total Lunar Eclipse — The “Blood Moon”
September’s Corn Moon will feature a Total Lunar Eclipse, giving the Moon a reddish tint—hence the nickname “Blood Moon.”
🕒 Eclipse Duration
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82 minutes of totality
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Full eclipse event: 3–5 hours depending on location
🌍 Where It’s Visible
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Visible (Full or Partial Eclipse):
🌍 Europe, Africa, Asia, Western Australia, New Zealand -
Not Visible (occurs before moonrise):
🌎 Most of North and South America
📋 Quick Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
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| Date & Time | September 7, 2025; Peak at ~2:09 p.m. EDT |
| Traditional Name | Corn Moon (not Harvest Moon this year) |
| Significance | Corn harvest season, seasonal transition, early moonrise (Harvest effect) |
| Lunar Eclipse | Total “Blood Moon”, ~82 min totality, visible in Europe, Asia, Africa, etc. |
🌟 Why This Moon Is So Special
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🌽 It’s the Corn Moon, not the usual Harvest Moon.
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🌘 It features the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022.
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🌍 It connects global cultural traditions, from Native American calendars to Asian lunar myths.