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.
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