Harvest Moon 2021: Date, Time, Meaning and Importance
When is Harvest Moon 2021
Autumn reveals beautiful colours of nature whenever it
arrives. Harvest moon appears in the fall season. The harvest moon appears in
September in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the name given to the full moon
that happens close to the fall equinox. This post tells you when is the harvest
moon 2021 and its significance for cultures across the world. Also, find complete full moon calendar 2021.
The date of the harvest moon varies every year as it is
depended on the lunar calendar. It falls in September or October. However, it
is mostly observed towards the end of September. Every full moon is given
different names in different cultures. Apart from harvest moon, there are ice
moon, cold moon, worm moon, strawberry moon, buck moon, corn moon, flower moon,
and sturgeon moon.
Why September Full Moon is Called Harvest Moon
The autumn season brings the harvesting times for the
farmers. Before the chilled winter arrives, farmers carry out the harvesting
work in the fields. Hence, the full moon in the fall is known as the harvest
moon.
The harvest moon in 2021 does not fall in September. It
falls on 21st September 2021 as per UTC timings. Convert
the UTC to your local timezone and know when the harvest moon will rise in your
region.
The reason behind the harvest moon appearing in October is
the autumn equinox. The autumn or fall equinox falls on the 23rd of
September. The full moon which appears very near to fall equinox is 21st September 2021. Hence, the month of October has two full moons.
This phenomenon is known as the blue moon. When a month or a season has an additional
full moon instead of a regular number of full moons, the additional lunar disk
is known as a blue moon.
Keep visiting us to know when is full moon October and full
moon November. The harvest moon also brings mid-autumn festival 2021. This festival
is also known as the moon cake festival and celebrated in China, Taiwan,
Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
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