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Full moon names and their meanings

A full moon occurs roughly once every month. Each month’s full moon has a different name and meaning.

The September full moon is known as the Corn Moon.In 2025, the September full moon will rise on Sept. 7.

If you missed seeing the full “Sturgeon Moon” in August, you can make a point to check out what’s known as the “Corn Moon” in September.

The August full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon because sturgeons – a type of fish – are more efficiently caught in August and early September, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

The September full moon is called the Corn Moon for different reasons, and it has alternate names as well.

Here’s what to know.

When can people see the full Corn Moon?

Peak illumination will be at at 2:09 p.m. on Sept. 7, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

“It will be below the horizon at this time, so be sure to watch for it after sunset,” the almanac stated online.

Why is it called the Corn Moon?

It gets its name from the tradition of northern U.S. Native American tribes harvesting their corn around September, according to the Time and Date website.

Are there other Native American names for the September full moon?

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, they include Corn Maker Moon (Western Abenaki) and the Corn Harvest Moon (Dakota). 

Others include:

Autumn Moon (Cree)Falling Leaves Moon (Ojibwe)Leaves Turning Moon (Anishinaabe)Moon of Brown Leaves (Lakota)Yellow Leaf Moon (Assiniboine)Do other nationalities have names for the Corn Moon?

According to the Time and Date website, the Anglo-Saxon name is Harvest Moon, while Celtic and Old English names are Wine Moon, Song Moon, and the Barley Moon.

Is there a spiritual meaning for the Corn Moon?

The Pagan Grimoire states online that, “Spiritually, this moon is about release, reflection, and reconnecting to your inner wisdom. It invites you to slow down, and surrender to the season of change as we begin the transition from summer to fall.”

When does fall start?

It starts at 2:19 p.m. eastern time on Monday, Sept. 22.

What are the names of other upcoming full moons in 2025?

According to Time and Date, they include:

Harvest Moon: Oct. 6, 2025Beaver Moon: Nov. 5, 2025Cold Moon: Dec. 4, 2025