Shine On Harvest Moon........

As September came to a close it gave one last gift.....this amazing nightline as the moon rose!

I love the big harvest moon that we see this time every year.....and why is it referred to as the Harvest moon?

The shorter-than-usual time between moonrises around the full Harvest Moon means no long period of darkness between sunset and moonrise for days in succession. In the days before tractor lights, the lamp of the Harvest Moon helped farmers to gather their crops, despite the diminishing daylight hours. As the sun’s light faded in the west, the moon would soon rise in the east to illuminate the fields throughout the night.  (earthsky.org)

Even amongst the clouds in the sky, the moon was so beautiful and bright!  I hope it was clear enough for you to enjoy as well.  Maybe even again tonight. :-)

Comments

[margene]

Love your photos and all the moon info! The moon is one of my favorite night visitors and I howled at the full moon during our visit to Alta. Wish you could have howled with me! xox

[Mary]

Now that is a light to love. Unfortunately, a neighbor is evidently afraid of the dark (why he moved to the country is the question). He chooses to shine his very bright halogen light directly into our bedroom window--all night. Even though his house is more than an acre+ away, it is not a light to love. :(

[rebeccawip]

missed it - didnt know about that but i will be sure to check it out next year - thanks for sharing yet another glorious fall splendor :D

[Ashley]

It warms my heart enormously that you took the time to look up information about the moon; that you enjoy learning. It is so refreshing <3

[Manise]

Great photo! I missed it- boo. But the moon last night was still really big and bright.

[Carole]

I saw the moon over the mountains and that was spectacular.

[Jo]

Great photo. The harvest moon information is interesting.