Autumn equinox falls on Sept. 22, Harvest Moon

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From "NextDoor" neighborhood app :

Shine on harvest moon: Share your view tonight. Earth's nearest neighbor reaches its monthly full stage the evening of Monday, Sept. 20, though it will appear full from Sunday through Tuesday nights. You'll have plenty of chances to take in this year's harvest moon.

A harvest moon is the full moon nearest the autumn equinox — when day and night become approximately equal, signaling the end of summer. This year's  . Around the equinox, the moon typically rises soon after the sun sets. The name "harvest moon" came about because the full moon's light, plus fading twilight, was enough to let farmers harvest past sundown.

Whether you've called it a day by moonrise or are still working on your harvest, take a moment to grab a video or photo and post it in the comments to share the sight with your neighbors.

[Jsnugs]

I will be seeing and dancing for the autumn equinox  my will be there too 

[ssarber]

Cool, I love the full moon.

[teresa3200]

That’s so neat!

[ktheodos]

Very cool...yes, fall is here..

[mrsmere]

Fall is my favorite season so I'm looking forward to the great temps.

[sdenimandlace1]

Moon was pretty here last night, the clouds were covering and it was peaking through the cracks.

[berthabutt]

Happy first day of fall everybody!  This is my favorite season.