The September full moon is set to rise in the skies of the Chicago area on Saturday night, and it will be special for several big reasons.
The full moon will likely be plenty visible in the skies over the area thanks to mostly clear conditions, and stargazers will surely love the show they are being treated to.
Here’s what you need to know.
What is the September full moon called?
According to Royal Museums Greenwich, the September full moon is named the “Corn Moon,” as Native Americans would use the name to refer to the time of year when corn would be harvested.
What’s more, this month’s full moon is also known as the “Harvest Moon,” as tradition holds the name is affixed to the moon closest to the autumnal equinox, which took place earlier this week.
Why else is the full moon this month so special?
There are a few different reasons this month’s full moon is unique, including its timing. According to NASA, the full moon will officially take place at 6:29 p.m. on Saturday, which will occur just 10 minutes before sunset in the city of Chicago.
What’s more, skies are expected to be mostly clear in the evening hours, paving the way for a spectacular show in the nighttime sky, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team.
According to EarthSky, those looking at the full moon as it rises on Saturday night could also potentially see the planet Saturn, which will be located on the horizon just below the full moon.
On the East Coast of the United States, the full moon will also have another impact. According to experts, tidal action is at its highest around the full moon, and those rising water levels are coinciding with a powerful nor’easter that is battering the East Coast with heavy rains and ferocious wind gusts.
As a result, low-lying areas along the ocean could see rising water levels due to the high tides, and residents in those areas are being told to use caution when going near the water.
What is the next full moon?
The “Hunter Moon” will take to the skies of the Chicago area at approximately 11:12 p.m. Central time on Sunday, October 25, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The full moon after that in November will be a so-called “supermoon,” with another set to rise on Christmas Eve.
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