Tomorrow night (Wednesday, September 26) the Harvest Moon will rise!  The title "Harvest Moon" is given to the full moon which occurs nearest the Autumnal Equinox.  Traditionally, it was so named because its brightness helped farmers to complete their harvesting prior to winter weather.  Due to the positions of the heavenly bodies at this time of year (in the northern hemisphere), there is no long dark time between sunset and moonrise; therefore the Harvest Moon seems special.

We are planning a little gathering tomorrow night, just to watch the Harvest Moon rise.  Friends will join us about 7:30pm around a campfire, with apple cider, hot chocolate, and snacks.  It's fun to have a "party" with no agenda beyond sky-watching and conversation.  Hopefully the rain will stay away!

You can learn much more about the Harvest Moon at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvest_moon.  Hope you have a chance to enjoy this beautiful phenomenon!