This year's harvest moon occurs during the apogee, or the point in the moon's orbit when it's farthest from Earth, which makes it appear 14% smaller than a typical full moon, according to the Farmer's Almanac
Even more than the pumpkin spice latte, the harvest moon marks the official beginning of fall. The days grow shorter, the air gets brisker and a glowing full moon kicks it all off. Here's what it is, when you can see it and why it's teenier this year. What's a harvest moon?A harvest moon is a full moon that usually occurs around the autumnal equinox but sometimes slides into October in the Western Hemisphere.
Those extra 25 minutes of sunlight extended harvesting time for farmers, so they could continue their picking later into the evenings. And at the right time, it kinda looks like a big, glowing pumpkin.Why is this one special?It's mini! This year's harvest moon will occur during the apogee, or the point in the moon's orbit when it's farthest from Earth. As a result, it'll appear 14% smaller than a typical full moon, the Farmer's Almanac said.
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