September’s full moon lit up the night sky this weekend in a dazzling lunar spectacle enjoyed by sky watchers around the world.
the month of September The whole month It peaked on Saturday (September 10), but appeared fully illuminated to casual observers the day before and after the Moon show. He also noted Harvest month of 2022, because this full moon was closest to September equality on September 22 it will mark the changing seasons on Earth.
NASA officials wrote: “Many cultures have festivals associated with the Harvest Moon.” on Twitter (opens in new tab). “For example, those who celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival share mooncakes.”
Getty photographers from around the world have captured stunning landscapes 2022 Harvest Moonincluding New York City, Spain and Tokyo, Japan.
New York-based photographer Nicholas Isabella woke up early Saturday morning to capture the stunning Harvest Moon scene.
“This morning the harvest moon is setting over the Statue of Liberty,” Isabella on Twitter (opens in new tab) while sharing a stunning photo earlier on Saturday. “It was worth waking up early for.”
The harvest moon setting over the Statue of Liberty this morning. It was worth waking up early for. pic.twitter.com/fI55XbIF5KSeptember 10, 2022
Andrew McCarthy, a veteran astrophotographer from Florence, Arizona, expressed similar sentiments, even if he had to fight to observe the wet weather. month.
“The brief moment when the Harvest Moon shows itself before it is obscured by clouds for the rest of the night,” McCarthy wrote on Instagram (opens in new tab)where he sent as space_background (opens in new tab), Saturday. “This full moon means a lot to me personally, so I’m glad I was able to capture it despite the heavy rain last night.”
In Seattle, photographer Sigma Sridharan captured stunning views of the Harvest Moon rising behind Washington’s iconic Space Needle.
“Here’s a time-lapse video of the Full Harvest Moon rising over the Space Needle in Seattle last night,” Sreedharan wrote in one. twitter post (opens in new tab).
Here’s a timelapse video of the full #HarvestMoon rising next to the #SpaceNeedle in #Seattle last night. #wawx pic.twitter.com/LsxvBXrHL2September 10, 2022
Sreedharan said the smoke from the wildfires created a kind of natural filter in his photo shoot, resulting in a stunning view of the moon behind the Space Needle.
Tonight the #HarvestMoon rises behind the #SpaceNeedle in #Seattle . The smoke in the air created a natural filter to make the normally difficult exposure possible. pic.twitter.com/YimYwOPCQLSeptember 10, 2022
In the United Kingdom, observers were on hand to catch the Harvest Moon at another monument, Stonehenge.
2022 Harvest Full Moon rising over Stonehenge last night ๐พ๐Photo courtesy of Stonehenge Dronescapes #harvest #moon #fullmoon pic.twitter.com/oxhqs01QGgSeptember 10, 2022
The scene in Graysville, Minnesota was equally stunning, where “Camera Grandma” Carol Bauer captured stunning views of the full moon rising over the water and houses.
Graceville MN #harvestmoon @BobVanDillen @wxchanneldesk @JimCantore @JenCarfagno @StephanieAbrams @WeatherNation @spann @mark_tarello @Wx_Max @AgDayTV @Ginger_Zee @ian_leonard @FOX9 @kellycassMNwcom/September 11, 2022
Awesome! A full harvest moon was seen from Graceville, Minnesota on Saturday. Photo courtesy of @carolbauer320 #Moon #Space pic.twitter.com/vysEKosjwwSeptember 11, 2022
In Cleve Hill, Gloucestershire, UK, amateur astronomer and photographer Susan Snow watched the Harvest Moon rise above the horizon and silhouette the trees on the road.
Full #Moon rising behind Cleeve Hill tonight ๐#Moonrise #HarvestMoon #FullMoon #FullHarvestMoon @CleeveCommon @GlosLiveOnline pic.twitter.com/bqxRmBBudTSeptember 10, 2022
Full #Moon rising behind Cleeve Hill tonight ๐#Moonrise #HarvestMoon #FullMoon #FullHarvestMoon @CleeveCommon @GlosLiveOnline pic.twitter.com/D1yKGX5uJZSeptember 11, 2022
With so many stunning views of the Harvest Moon this year, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Here are a few more we found that are truly amazing.
Harvest Full Moon rising over @Ely_Cathedral in Cambridgeshire tonight. So happy to catch it ๐๐๐ป๐ #HarvestMoon #fullmoon pic.twitter.com/IcdnT77A0iSeptember 10, 2022
It was a beautiful evening to watch the 2022 Harvest Moon rise in the rolling prairie near home in southern Alberta. #HarvestMoon @twanight #FullMoon pic.twitter.com/Rrd9kyUEZJSeptember 10, 2022
With clouds in the forecast for tomorrow, I didn’t want to miss the chance to miss Harvest Moon in #Pittsburgh . While it wasn’t completely full (99.7% is pretty close), it still looked like a great lift over PPG Place tonight. A scene I could never draw. pic.twitter.com/35tMkLlzLYSeptember 10, 2022
Harvest Moon rises behind Rhode Island’s Claiborne Pell Bridge. #HarvestMoon #Moon #timelapse #RhodeIsland pic.twitter.com/5AJ6NvAWXSSeptember 11, 2022
September’s harvest moon sets over Parker County, Texas this morning. #ParkerCounty #Texas #fullmoon #HarvestMoon #moon #dfwwx #txwx #HarvestMoon2022 pic.twitter.com/8whA5SXyxgSeptember 11, 2022
A 99.7% full crop moon (aka COOOOORN moon!) rises behind the Wood Island Light Savings Station – taken from New Castle, NH. Forest fire smoke causing a high pink color. #NHwx #StormHour pic.twitter.com/rY75cHta3jSeptember 10, 2022
#HarvestMoon rises tonight over @TowerBridge illuminated in royal purple pic.twitter.com/yd3V7yFQ9YSeptember 9, 2022
10.09.2022๐ธ19:20 #ๅฒ้ๅ#ๅฒ้ๅใจๆ#ไธญ็งใฎๅๆ#ๆบๆ#HARVEST MOON#ใใผใในใใผใในใใณeb.Fm pic.September 10, 2022
If you’re looking for gear to spot the next full moon or planet sighting, check out our guides. the best binoculars and the best telescopes according to your needs. If you’re hoping to capture an epic photo of the moon, here are our recommendations for the best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography can help you find what you need. You can also read our guide how to draw a moon with the camera for general tips.
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