Harvest Moon Tonight

[Goalposts]

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Leaves are filling up the streets, the air is getting colder, and thoughts are turning to Halloween.
Autumn is well and truly on its way.
For astronomy fans Autumn also means it's time for the Harvest Moon. What is the Harvest moon?
The Harvest Moon is the name given to the first full moon that takes place closest to the Autumn equinox.
The Equinox is when the Earth's equator is almost directly in line with the centre of the sun. This takes place twice a year, around late March (Spring equinox) and late September (Autumn equinox).
The name Harvest Moon comes from when farmers would need to start gathering in crops to prepare for the winter months. They used the bright light to extend the working day. The full moon would light up the night sky and give them more light to work with - allowing them to gather in the crops in time for winter.

When will it happen?
For us in the Northern Hemisphere, the Harvest Moon is rising late this year. Usually it occurs before the equinox in September, but in 2017 the Harvest Moon will actually be in October. This year's Autumnal equinox came on September 22nd, making the full moon on October 5th the Harvest Moon, because it is the closest full moon in the calendar. So, this year, it will take place on October 5th.

When is the best time to see the Harvest moon?
This year's Harvest moon will be at its brightest at around 7.40pm. If the weather is clear, we should get an amazing view of the full moon. Stargazers will be able to see the Harvest Moon with or without a telescope, all you need to do is look up at the sky.
Sometimes people say the moon turns a deep orange for the Harvest moon. This effect sometimes occurs if you glimpse the moon when it is close to the horizon. It's because you are seeing it through the thickness of the Earth's atmosphere that can cause it to change colour slightly.
When it gets up into the centre of the sky, it will be shining a brilliant white. So, let's hope it's a clear night!

[claretjohn33505]

Thanks for that info "goalposts".

In 29 days time may be that you can give us the run down on the " Hunters".

UTC.

[ElectroClaret]

"Because aaahhm still in looooove with yooou,
Aaaah waaaana see yooou daaance agaaaain,
Cos aaahhm still in loooove with yooou,
Oooon this haarvest mooon."

Thank you.

[tim_noone]

The England game? As obviously affected your mind!

[bobinho]

You would be better off listening to crazy horse than watching that shite.

Edit; Yep, she's a big old beautiful moon toneet.

[dougcollins]

Shine on.