\n Sussex is well-placed to enjoy the spectacle, with September\u2019s full Corn Moon expected to appear particularly bright across the county.\n<\/p>\n
\n The Corn Moon gets its name from farming, and is sometimes called a Barley Moon or Harvest Moon.\n<\/p>\n
\n Here is all you need to know about the event and some of the best places to see it in Sussex.\n<\/p>\n
\n The Corn Moon will be visible across the UK this weekend, including in Sussex (Image: Steven Heap\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n
What is a Corn Moon?<\/p>\n
\n The Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) website explains the origins of the Corn Moon.\n<\/p>\n
\n It says: “September’s full corn moon is so called because this is when crops are gathered at the end of the summer season.\n<\/p>\n
\n “At this time, the Moon appears particularly bright and rises early, letting farmers continue harvesting into the night.\n<\/p>\n
\n “This moon is also sometimes named the barley moon, and it is often the nearest full moon to the autumnal equinox, earning the title of ‘harvest moon’.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The Corn Moon is expected to be visible on Saturday, September 26, with moonrise in London predicted for around 5.49pm.\n<\/p>\n
Best places in Sussex to see the September full Moon<\/p>\n
\n If you are looking to view the full Moon in Sussex, there are several places that can work well.\n<\/p>\n
\n The best places to see a full moon in the UK are typically open, elevated locations with low light pollution and clear, unobstructed views of the eastern horizon.\n<\/p>\n
\n In Sussex, here are 5 recommended viewing locations:\n<\/p>\n
Devil’s Dyke, South Downs<\/p>\n
Ditchling Beacon<\/p>\n
Seven Sisters Country Park<\/p>\n
Cuckmere Haven<\/p>\n
Ashdown Forest<\/p>\n
\n Stargazers are advised to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before moonrise to secure a good viewing spot and to ensure a clear line of sight toward the eastern horizon.\n<\/p>\n
\n Recommended reading:\n<\/p>\n
\n Checking the weather forecast for cloud cover is also recommended before heading out.\n<\/p>\n
\n Binoculars can enhance the viewing experience, revealing more lunar details.\n<\/p>\n
\n For those hoping to capture the moment on camera, using a tripod or steady surface can help reduce blurring, especially when using a smartphone.\n<\/p>\n
\n Will you be looking out for the Corn Moon this weekend? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sussex is well-placed to enjoy the spectacle, with September\u2019s full Corn Moon expected to appear particularly bright across…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":782047,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[90,416,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-782046","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-space","tag-science","tag-space","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/782046","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=782046"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/782046\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/782047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=782046"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=782046"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=782046"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}