The full moon (tatkresiwok - Inuit) occurs when the Sun and the Moon are on 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 September is at its fullest at 10:34 PM on Tuesday the 17th. It's a Supermoon!
...and the sun sets at 7:26 PM, and the moon rises at 7:23 PM.
This is just about the best night to view the moon at its fullest after it rises today! Join us for a meet-n-greet in the evening and watch the full move rise over the Skidaway River. You'll get to see a sunset on one side of us and the moon rising on the other side.
The event begins at 7:15 PM and will officially end by 8:00 PM, but there may be some early birds or those lingering about into the night. We will NOT use the picnic pavilion, so bring your camp chairs or blankets to enjoy this magical evening. And bring the BUG SPRAY!!!!
Please bring your bugs and coins for trading, discovering, or just showing them off. There are no food or beverage establishments nearby, but there is a bathroom, although we can't guarantee that it will be open after dark.
Remember to dress appropriately for the temperature and weather conditions, as this event is outdoors, rain or shine. The terrain is mostly grassy/dirt where we meet, but the parking lot is paved and, if necessary, could be viewed from the car.
Interestingly, calendars indicating moon phases may often be off by a day when intended for use in a different time zone. Don't be late, or you might miss this magical time as the sun sets and the full moon rises.