Corn Moon and the total lunar eclipse on September 7
The full moon will rise as the Corn Moon on September 7. In Asia, Australia, Europe or Africa, a total lunar eclipse will occur with the moon appearing red.
The final full moon of the northern hemisphere, called a corn moon, will rise on Sept. 7.
While September’s full moon is usually the harvest moon, it is a corn moon this year since the former is the moniker reserved for the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. According to The Almanac, this moon is called the corn moon because it corresponds with when corn is harvested in much of the northern United States.
When will the full corn moon rise?
The September full moon will peak illumination on Sept. 7 at 2:09 p.m. according to the Farmer’s Almanac. The moon will be below the horizon at that time, and the best time for viewing will be shortly after sunset at 7:29 p.m. The corn moon will also be visible the day before and after the full moon.
Is the blood moon visible in Erie?
In the southern hemisphere, September’s full moon will be a total lunar eclipse. According to Space.com, this phenomenon will not be visible in Erie. It will be another 177 days until the next blood moon will be visible from parts of North America, on March 2-3, 2026.
What is the weather forecast for Sept. 7-8?
Stargazers will have partly cloudy skies the night of Sept. 7, with a low of 44 degrees.
When is October’s full moon?
The full moon in October, called the harvest moon, will rise on Oct. 6.
Contact Nicholas Sorensen at Nsorensen@gannett.com.
