The full moon (tatkresiwok - Inuit) occurs when the Sun and the Moon are on exact opposite sides of the Earth every 29.53 days. This lunar phase is known by many different names, cultures, religions and languages, depending on the month it occurs. This early fall full moon occurs in September and is known as the Worm Moon, Corn Moon, Crow Moon or Harvest Moon.
The full moon for the month of September is at its fullest at 2:58 AM on Friday the 29th.
...and the sun sets at 6:37 PM and the moon rises at 7:02 PM.
This is just about the best night to view the moon at its fullest after it rises today! Come join us for a meet-n-greet in the evening and to watch the full moon rise over the treetops of Claremont
The event begins at 6:30 PM and the event will officially end by 8:00 PM, but there may be some early birds and lingering about into the night.
Please do bring your bugs and coins for trading, discovering, or just to show them off. There are no food or beverage establishments nearby, but there is a bathroom, although we can't guarantee if it will be open after dark. On warm days, there are usually some cold beverages and the pizza stays hot! If you plan on bringing something to share, be sure to post it in a note. Please remember to dress appropriately for the temperature and weather conditions, as this event is outdoors and rain or shine. The terrain is mostly cement and wheelchairs have access to the venue from the south end of the parking lot. You may want to bring blankets and/or camp chairs.
It is interesting to note that often, calendars indicating moon phases may be off by a day when intended for use in a different time zone. Don't be late or you just might miss out on this magical time as the sun sets and the full moon rises.
Today is...
- Christian Feast Day of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
- Inventors' Day (Argentina)
- Victory of Boquerón Day (Paraguay)
- World Heart Day
On this day...
- 1789 – The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.
- 1885 – The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England.
- 1907 – The cornerstone is laid at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (better known as Washington National Cathedral) in Washington, D.C.
- 1923 – The First American Track and Field championships for women are held.
- 1988 – NASA launches STS-26, the first Space Shuttle mission since the Challenger disaster.
- 1990 – Construction of the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (better known as Washington National Cathedral) is completed in Washington, D.C.
- 2005 – John Roberts is confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States.
Notable births...
- 106 BC – Pompey, Roman general and politician (d. 48 BC)
- 1844 – Miguel Ángel Juárez Celman, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 10th President of Argentina (d. 1909)
- 1901 – Enrico Fermi, Italian-American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1954)
- 1907 – Gene Autry, American singer, actor, and businessman (d. 1998)
- 1915 – Vincent DeDomenico, American businessman, founded the Napa Valley Wine Train (d. 2007)
- 1948 - Bryant Gumbel, American journalist and sportscaster
- 1988 - Kevin Durant, American basketball player
Notable deaths...
- 1902 – Émile Zola, French journalist, author, and playwright (b. 1840)
- 1975 – Casey Stengel, American baseball player and manager (b. 1890)
- 1987 - Henry Ford II, American businessman (b. 1917)
- 1998 - Tom Bradley, American lieutenant and politician, 38th Mayor of Los Angeles (b. 1917)
- 2001 - Nguyễn Văn Thiệu, South Vietnamese military officer and politician, 2nd President of South Vietnam (b. 1923)
- 2010 – Tony Curtis, American actor (b. 1925)
- 2020 - Helen Reddy, Australian-American singer, actress, and activist (b. 1941)
Note: If you are feeling sick, it is asked that you wait to attend in person events. Anyone who has Covid-19 symptoms, who has been in recent contact with a positive case, or might think they have been, is asked to not attend the event for the safety of themselves and others.
Full Moon Dates for 2023
Friday, January 6 at 3:08 PM
Sunday, February 5 at 10:29 AM
Tuesday, March 7 at 4:40 AM
Wednesday, April 5 at 9:34 PM
Friday, May 5 at 10:34 AM
Saturday, June 3 at 8:42 PM
Monday, July 3 at 4:39 AM
Tuesday, August 1 at 11:32 AM
Wednesday, August 30 at 6:36 PM
Friday, September 29 at 2:58 AM
Saturday, October 28 at 1:24 PM
Monday, November 27 at 1:16 AM
Tuesday, December 26 at 4:33 PM