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\nThe Corn Moon, the last full moon of summer, will rise on September 7. It takes this name because October’s full moon falls closer to the autumn equinox and gets the “Harvest Moon” title instead.This year’s Corn Moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse (blood moon), causing the moon to appear a reddish color.Viewing conditions vary worldwide. The total lunar eclipse will be visible in Australia, Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe, while the Americas will miss it entirely since the moon will be below the horizon.<\/p>\n
From dozens of northern lights sightings<\/a> to a rare black moon<\/a>, this summer has been a spectacular one for stargazers. And another upcoming astronomical highlight will be here this weekend\u2014the full Corn Moon happens this Sunday, September 7, and is the final full moon of summer.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Most years, September’s full moon is known as the Harvest Moon because it is usually the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox. This year, the equinox, which falls on September 22, is closest to October’s full moon, meaning it gets the moniker the Harvest Moon. According to TimeandDate.com<\/a>, this switch-up happens every three years or so. When September’s full moon isn’t the Harvest Moon, it\u2019s called the Corn Moon.\n<\/p>\n Other Celtic and Old English names for the full moon include the Wine Moon, the Song Moon, and the Barley Moon. The Anishinaabeg people call the September moon “Wabaabagaa Giizis,” meaning the “Changing Leaves Moon,” according to the Center for Native American Studies<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n For the best view of the full moon, catch it as it rises in the east shortly after the sun has set in the west on September 7. While you can see it with your naked eye, binoculars and telescopes can help you spot details on the surface.\n<\/p>\n