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Top astronomy events for September 2025<\/p>\n
From a total lunar eclipse to Saturn shining bright all night long, here are the top astronomy events to mark down on your September calendar.<\/p>\n
Fall is almost here, and the time is upon us for September’s full moon, also known as the Corn Moon.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, Sept. 7, the moon will reach its peak, according to\u00a0Space.com.<\/a> But it will be below the horizon. Fortunately, the moon will still appear full the night it peaks and for a few days after.<\/p>\n Additionally, the day of the moon’s peak will also feature a stellar show: a lunar eclipse! However, it won’t be viewable in North America.<\/p>\n Here’s what you should know about the full moon this month.<\/p>\n When will September’s full moon reach its peak?<\/p>\n The full moon will be at its peak on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2:09 p.m. ET, according to Space.com.<\/a><\/p>\n When will be the best time to see September’s full moon?<\/p>\n The moon will peak while it is below the horizon, but it will still appear full after the sun sets, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.<\/a><\/p>\n Will you be able to see September’s full moon?<\/p>\n Between the night of Sunday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. ET and Monday, Sept. 8, at 2 a.m. ET, the majority of the U.S. is forecasted to have clear skies, according to the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n Why is it called the Corn Moon?<\/p>\n September’s full moon gets its name, Corn Moon, from its connection to corn harvesting season, according to the\u00a0Farmer’s Almanac.<\/a><\/p>\n September’s moon is also called the following, to honor the transition from summer to fall, according to Almanac<\/a>:<\/p>\n Autumn MoonFalling Leaves Moon\u00a0Leaves Turning MoonMoon of Brown LeavesYellow Leaf Moon<\/p>\n Sometimes the moon is also referred to as the Harvest Moon, according to the Farmer’s Almanac<\/a>. But that title will be given to the October full moon, since it is closest to the autumn equinox.<\/p>\n This will be the first October Harvest moon since 2020, and the swap happens every two to three years.<\/p>\n Can I see the eclipse during the full moon?<\/p>\n Depending on your location during the eclipse, you may be able to see it. But the lunar eclipse will not be visible in North America, according to NASA.<\/a><\/p>\n The eclipse can only be seen in the following continents:<\/p>\n EuropeAfricaAsiaAustralia<\/p>\n The next lunar eclipse visible in North and South America will occur on March 3, 2026<\/a>, according to NASA.<\/p>\n Full moons in 2025<\/p>\n 2025 will bring us three more full moons, one in October, November, and December:<\/p>\n Monday, Oct. 6- Harvest\/Hunter\u2019s MoonWednesday, Nov. 5- Beaver MoonTuesday, Dec. 4- Cold Moon<\/p>\n Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>, X<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0TikTok<\/a>:\u00a0@juliamariegz,\u00a0or email her at jgomez@gannett.com<\/p>\n