The full moon of September lit up the night sky this weekend in a dazzling spectacle of the moon that sky-watchers around the world will enjoy.
September full moon It peaked on Saturday (September 10), but appeared fully lit to casual observers the day before and after the moon show. It is also characterized by the extension of Harvest Moon 2022, as this full moon was closer to September moderation The 22nd of September will mark the changing seasons on Earth.
“Many cultures hold festivals associated with Harvest Moon,” NASA officials wrote. on Twitter (Opens in a new tab). “For example, those who celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival share moon cakes.”
Getty photographers around the world have captured stunning views of 2022 Harvest MoonIncluding photos from New York City, Spain, and Tokyo, Japan.
Nicholas Isabella, a New York City-based photographer, got up early Saturday to capture a stunning view of the Harvest Moon.
“Sunset this morning’s harvest over the Statue of Liberty,” Isabella on Twitter (Opens in a new tab) Early Saturday while sharing an amazing photo. “It was helpful to get up early for this.”
This morning harvest the moon over the Statue of Liberty. It was worth getting up early for this. pic.twitter.com/fI55XbIF5KSeptember 10, 2022
Veteran astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy of Florence, Arizona, expressed the same sentiments, even if he had to battle rainy weather to watch the moon.
McCarthy “The brief moment in which Harvest Moon revealed himself before the clouds obscured him for the rest of the night.” wrote on Instagram (Opens in a new tab)where it is published as cosmic_background (Opens in a new tab), on saturday. “This full moon means a lot to me personally, so I’m glad I was able to catch it despite the heavy rain last night.”
In Seattle, photographer Sigma Sridharan captured stunning views of the harvest moon rising behind the famous Space Needle in Washington.
Sridharan wrote in one of his articles: “Here’s a time-lapse video of the entirety of Harvest Moon rising next to the Space Needle in Seattle last night.” Twitter share (Opens in a new tab).
Here’s a time-lapse video of the entirety of #HarvestMoon rising next to #SpaceNeedle in #Seattle last night. # Longing pic.twitter.com/LsxvBXrHL2September 10, 2022
Sridharan said the smoke from the bushfires created a kind of natural filter during her photo session, resulting in an amazing view of the moon directly behind the Space Needle.
Tonight #HarvestMoon rises behind #SpaceNeedle in #Seattle. The smoke in the air created a natural filter to make harsh exposure possible. pic.twitter.com/YimYwOPCQLSeptember 10, 2022
In the UK, observers were ready at a different monument, Stonehenge, to capture Harvest Moon at the top.
Harvest full moon 2022 soars above Stonehenge last night ๐พ๐ Photo by Stonehenge Dronescapes #harvest #moon #fullmoon pic.twitter.com/oxhqs01QGgSeptember 10, 2022
The scene was equally stunning in Grassville, Minnesota, where Carol Bauer “Grandma with a Camera” captured stunning views of the full moon rising above the water and homes.
Graceville MN #harvestmoonBobVanDillenwxchanneldeskJimCantoreJenCarfagnoStephanieAbramsWeatherNationspannmark_tarelloWx_MaxAgDayTVGinger_Zeeian_leonard FOX9 @kellyCic.ticSeptember 11, 2022
just awesome! Watch the full harvest moon on Saturday from Grassville, MN. Image courtesy of @carolbauer320 #Moon #Space pic.twitter.com/vysEKosjwwSeptember 11, 2022
In the UK’s Cliff Hill, in Gloucestershire, astronomer and photographer Susan Snow watched Harvest Moon rise above the horizon, casting trees in silhouette onto the road.
#Full moon rising this evening behind Cliff Hill ๐ #Moonrise #HarvestMoon #FullMoon #FullHarvestMoonCleeveCommonGlosLiveOnline pic.twitter.com/bqxRmBBudTSeptember 10, 2022
#Full moon rising this evening behind Cliff Hill ๐ #Moonrise #HarvestMoon #FullMoon #FullHarvestMoonCleeveCommonGlosLiveOnline pic.twitter.com/D1yKGX5uJZSeptember 11, 2022
With so many stunning looks on Harvest Moon this year, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Here are some other things we found that were really amazing.
The full moon harvest rises over Ely_Cathedral this evening in Cambridgeshire. Very happy with my family ๐๐๐ป๐ #HarvestMoon #fullmoon pic.twitter.com/IcdnT77A0iSeptember 10, 2022
It was a wonderful, clear evening watching the 2022 Harvest Moon rise, right here over the rolling prairie near home in southern Alberta. #HarvestMoontwanight #FullMoon pic.twitter.com/Rrd9kyUEZJSeptember 10, 2022
With clouds in the forecast for tomorrow, I didn’t want to take the chance to miss the Harvest Moon in #Pittsburgh. Although it’s not quite full (99.7% close enough), it still looked amazing on PPG Place tonight. A scene I will never tire of capturing. pic.twitter.com/35tMkLlzLYSeptember 10, 2022
Harvest Moon rises behind the Claiborne Bell Bridge in Rhode Island. #HarvestMoon #Moon #Timelapse #RhodeIsland pic.twitter.com/5AJ6NvAWXSSeptember 11, 2022
The September harvest moon is set this morning in Parker County, Texas. #ParkerCounty #Texas #fullmoon #HarvestMoon #moon #dfwwx #txwx #HarvestMoon2022 pic.twitter.com/8whA5SXyxgSeptember 11, 2022
A 99.7% full harvest moon (also known as a COOOOOORN moon!) rises behind Wood Island Light Saving Station – shot from New Castle, NH. Wildfire smoke up high contributes to the deep pink colour. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha pic.twitter.com/rY75cHta3jSeptember 10, 2022
#HarvestMoon rising above TowerBridge lit up in royal violet this evening pic.twitter.com/yd3V7yFQ9YSeptember 9, 2022
2022.9.10๐ธ19:20 #ๅฒ้ ๅ # ๅฒ้ ๅ ใจ ็ง # ไธญ็ง ใฎ ๅ # ๆบ ๆ # Harvest Moon # ใ ใผ ใ ใน ใ ใผ ใณ pic.twitter.com/ebPmFWb1KLSeptember 10, 2022
If you are looking for equipment to discover the scenery of the full moon or the next planet, you can check out our guides best binoculars and the The best telescopes to fit your needs. If you want to take an epic picture of the moon, our recommendations for the best astrophotography cameras And the Best lenses for astrophotography It can help you find what you need. You can also read our guide on How do you picture the moon? With a camera for general tips.
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