The first full moon of September, known as the 'Corn Moon' was captured from different regions. People took to Twitter sharing pictures and videos of the moon illuminating the night sky. A beautiful video of the full moon was photographed over Hengistbury Head in Dorset on Tuesday. It will reach its peak at around 6.22 am today and continue to illuminate the sky again overnight until Thursday.  Traditionally, the full moon in September is known as the Harvest Moon, but this year it is typically the full moon that occurs closest to the September - or Southward - equinox. But this year, the equinox falls on September 22, with the nearest full moon on October 1. Full Corn Moon 2020 Date and Timings: Know Everything About the Full Moon of September Visible Next Week.

According to the Maine Farmer's Almanac, this week's moon is therefore known as the Corn Moon. So, the Full moon on October 1, 2020, will be referred to as the ‘Harvest Moon.’ but, the full moon in October is named as the ‘Hunter’s Moon.’ This year, the October 1’s full Moon will be the ‘Harvest Moon’, whereas the October 31’s full Moon will be the ‘Hunter’s Moon.’

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The moon gets its name from the fact that it appears at the time of harvesting the crop. It is also referred to as the Barley Moon, as this time also the period to harvest and thresh ripened barley. Corn Moon will appear at a different time in different cities. In New York, the full moon will rise at 8:08 pm EDT, whereas, you can watch it in Los Angeles at 8:01 pm PDT. In India, the Purnima Tithi will begin at 9:38 am on September 1 and end at 10:51 am on September 2.

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