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Full corn moon will be the last full moon of summer

A colorful Harvest Moon rising. (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Greg Redfern)

The full moon for September is usually known as the but not this time around.

The — the beginning of Fall — in the Northern Hemisphere and Spring in the Southern Hemisphere occurs Sept. 22 at 2:19 p.m. Eastern, well past the date of September’s full moon.

Instead, we will enjoy the full corn moon on Sept. 7, rising at sunset in the East. Check here for your . It is the last full moon of summer and should be a beautiful sight as it rises.

Be sure to try and get a picture with your camera and smartphone. Find a spot that has a clear view of the East that is free of trees, buildings and lights.

For parts of the world,Ìýthe full corn moon will undergo a — or Blood Moon as some like to call it — which will not be visible in the D.C. area.

You can watch the starting at noon Eastern.

With our hours of darkness steadily increasing, make it a point to get out and see the sky sights of September. You will be glad you did.

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