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September 23, 2010

Harvest Moon - Autumn Equinox at Once, a Rare and Beautiful Occurence






The moon was especially beautiful last night.


The Harvest Moon gets its name from agriculture. In the days before electric lights, farmers depended on bright moonlight to extend the workday beyond sunset. It was the only way they could gather their ripening crops in time for market. The full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox became "the Harvest Moon," and it was always a welcome sight.


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