Moon watchers will get a couple of special treats this month: The full “harvest” moon is also a supermoon. The harvest moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, which this year is Sept. 22.
Moon watchers will get a special treat this month: September’s full “harvest” moon is also a supermoon, meaning it’s slightly bigger and brighter than an average moon.The full Moon will be Tuesday night, September 17, 2024, at 10:35 PM EDT. This will be on Wednesday from Newfoundland and Greenland Time eastward across Eurasia, Africa, and Australia to the International Date Line. Most commercial calendars will show this full Moon on Wednesday based on Greenwich or Universal Time. The Moon will appear full for about three days, from Monday evening through Thursday morning.
In addition, on the night of the full moon, there will be a partial lunar eclipse, adding to the skywatching fun.
