What is the harvest moon, how to watch it? All to know about the supermoon.

 

The Harvest Moon is a term for the full moon that occurs nearest to the autumnal equinox, which usually falls in late September or early October in the Northern Hemisphere. This full moon is known for its bright and distinct appearance, and it holds cultural significance in many agricultural societies because it historically provided extra light for farmers to work in their fields after sunset during the critical harvest season.

This year, the harvest moon will appear just after sunset on Thursday, September 28, but it will peak at 5:57am ET (09:57 GMT) on Friday.

There are several reputable astronomical websites and resources where you can check the moon phases and other celestial events. Here are a few popular ones:

TimeandDate.com: TimeandDate.com offers a comprehensive moon phase calendar. You can enter your location to get specific moonrise and moonset times for your area.

SkySafari App: SkySafari is a mobile app available for both iOS and Android devices. It provides detailed information on moon phases, planets, stars, and other celestial objects.

The Old Farmer's Almanac: The Old Farmer's Almanac website provides moon phase information, including moonrise and moonset times, as well as additional celestial event information.

EarthSky.org: EarthSky.org offers a wealth of information about astronomy, including moon phases and articles about celestial events.

Time.is: Time.is provides real-time information on the current moon phase, as well as the times for moonrise and moonset.

Stellarium: Stellarium is a free planetarium software that you can download and install on your computer. It allows you to simulate the night sky and view moon phases and other celestial objects from your location.

NASA's Moon Phase and Libration Calculator: NASA's website offers a tool that allows you to calculate moon phases and librations for any date and time from 1950 to 2050.

These resources should help you keep track of moon phases and other celestial events for your specific location and date of interest.