The full Moon is on September 7. It will rise around 7:30 p.m. and set pretty much 12 hours later at 7:34 a.m. Since the September full Moon occurs early, the full moon this month is called the Corn Moon, not the Harvest Moon. The October full Moon occurs nearest to the autumnal equinox, so it’s the Harvest Moon in 2025. The October full Moon will also be the first super Moon of the year, so mark your calendar!
On the 9th, we’ll have the September ε-Perseid meteor shower. You could see meteors from September 5-19 but it’ll peak on the 9th. Your best bet is to go out after midnight through the morning of the 9th, ideally right before sunrise. Look toward the constellation Perseus. The zenithal hourly rate (ZHR) is around 5/hour but that takes into consideration a dark sky. With a waning moon at 94%, rising at 8 p.m. and not setting until 9 a.m., those numbers may be down significantly.
Originally published by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
