Full Corn moon is what the name of the full moon, for September of this year. And it only happens, once every 3 years.
Where did it get it's name? Does the moon, shaped like a corn or colored like corn?
If by physical looks, shape and color seems would not be the basis. What then?
Normally, they called the September's full moon, the Harvest Moon. But since it falls under September 1 to 2 this year, rather than around 22 to 23 September, for autumnal equinox, the full moon is called corn moon, barley moon, or even fruit moon.
These names all refer to crops which are harvested in the early fall.
Then why it is not called "Fall Moon"? Nah. Silly.
Harvest moon usually occurs in September, but every three years, it is in the month of October. Dedicated to the first full moon of October, thus it have 2 moons for this year.
What's equinox, anyway?
A time when Earth's day is split almost in half. Length of day and night are almost equal. Will elaborate this on another article.
Let's go back to corn moon. Who did gave that name?
According to available sources, it was given by the Algonquin tribes living in the northeastern U.S. The moon serves as indicator that it was time to harvest their corns. That's why they called it "Corn Moon".
Some Native Americans gave a name to each month’s full Moon, naming it in relation to a natural event or sign of the season. A big help for them, in tracking the progress of each year. Different peoples had different names for the moon, that reflects the area they're currently at.
As I remember, some farmers I knew, are really using the moon as a guide. Most likely 1 full moon, means 1 month had already passed.
To sum it up, the Full Corn moon, is not actually colored like corn, and of course not shaped like corn. Just a moon name, initially given by Algonquin tribes, for September's full moon, that indicates that their corns are ready for harvest.
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I really like full moon especially when you its totally dark. Nice article and i learned from it.