Skywatchers around the world were able to see a full moon in the sky this weekend.
The moon appeared fully illuminated to casual observers on the day before and after it peaked. The Harvest Moon was close to the September equinox and will mark the changing seasons on Earth.
Many cultures have festivals associated with the Harvest Moon. People celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Images from New York City, Spain and Tokyo, Japan, were snapped by a group of photographers from a number of countries.
The image is the first of five.
The harvest moon is seen from the observation deck of the tower. The image was taken by Philip Fong of the Agence France-Presse.
The Statue of Liberty can be seen behind the Harvest Moon in New York City. Gary Hershorn is credited with the image.
As the sun sets in New York City on September 9, 2022, the Harvest Moon rises behind the skyline of Midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building. Gary Hershorn is credited with the image.
A wheat field is visible from a wind farm where the Harvest Moon is rising. The image is courtesy of Marcos del Mazo/ Light Rocket.
A group of people watch the full moon on the observation deck of the tower. The image was taken by Philip Fong of the Agence France-Presse.
A photographer based in New York City woke up early on Saturday to take a picture of the Harvest Moon.
"This morning's Harvest moon setting above the Statue of Liberty" was the message that was shared by the woman on the social networking site. It was worth it to wake up early.
This mornings Harvest moon setting above the Statue Of Liberty. It was worth waking up early for this. pic.twitter.com/fI55XbIF5KSeptember 10, 2022
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Even if he had to battle the weather to see the moon, veteran astronomer Andrew McCarthy of Florence, Arizona, was still happy.
McCarthy wrote that the Harvest Moon revealed itself before it was obscured by clouds the rest of the night. Despite the heavy rains last night, I was able to get a good look at the full moon.
The Harvest Moon can be seen behind the Space Needle in Seattle.
There is a time-lapse video of the Harvest Moon rising next to the Space Needle in Seattle.
Here’s a timelapse video of the full #HarvestMoon rising next to #SpaceNeedle in #Seattle last night. #wawx pic.twitter.com/LsxvBXrHL2September 10, 2022
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During her photo session, she was able to see the moon behind the Space Needle because of the smoke from the fires.
Tonight's #HarvestMoon rising behind #SpaceNeedle in #Seattle. The smoke in the air created a natural filter to make a usually tough exposure possible. pic.twitter.com/YimYwOPCQLSeptember 10, 2022
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The Harvest Moon was to be captured at a different monument in the UK.
The 2022 Harvest Full Moon rising over Stonehenge last night 🌾🌝Photo courtesy of Stonehenge Dronescapes #harvest #moon #fullmoon pic.twitter.com/oxhqs01QGgSeptember 10, 2022
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In Graceville, Minnesota, Carol Bauer captured amazing views of the full moon rising over water and homes.
Graceville MN #harvestmoon @BobVanDillen @wxchanneldesk @JimCantore @JenCarfagno @StephanieAbrams @WeatherNation @spann @mark_tarello @Wx_Max @AgDayTV @Ginger_Zee @ian_leonard @FOX9 @kellycass #mnwx pic.twitter.com/KMtUSjcNqnSeptember 11, 2022
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SPECTACULAR! Full Harvest Moon seen Saturday from Graceville, Minnesota. Photo courtesy of @carolbauer320 #Moon #Space pic.twitter.com/vysEKosjwwSeptember 11, 2022
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In the U.K.'s Cleeve Hill, Susan Snow was able to see the Harvest Moon as it rose above the horizon.
The full #Moon rising this evening behind Cleeve Hill 🌝#Moonrise #HarvestMoon #FullMoon #FullHarvestMoon @CleeveCommon @GlosLiveOnline pic.twitter.com/bqxRmBBudTSeptember 10, 2022
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The full #Moon rising this evening behind Cleeve Hill 🌝#Moonrise #HarvestMoon #FullMoon #FullHarvestMoon @CleeveCommon @GlosLiveOnline pic.twitter.com/D1yKGX5uJZSeptember 11, 2022
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It's difficult to pick a favorite view of the Harvest Moon. There are a few more that were stunning.
The Harvest Full Moon rising over @Ely_Cathedral this evening in Cambridgeshire. So happy with my capture 😍🙏🏻🌝 #HarvestMoon #fullmoon pic.twitter.com/IcdnT77A0iSeptember 10, 2022
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It was a fine clear evening to watch the rising of the Harvest Moon for 2022, here over the rolling prairie near home in southern Alberta. #HarvestMoon @twanight #FullMoon pic.twitter.com/Rrd9kyUEZJSeptember 10, 2022
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With clouds in the forecast for tomorrow, I didn't want to take a chance on missing the Harvest Moon in #Pittsburgh. Although it's not quite full (99.7% is close enough), it still looked spectacular rising over PPG Place tonight. A scene that I'll never, ever tire of capturing. pic.twitter.com/35tMkLlzLYSeptember 10, 2022
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The Harvest Moon rises behind Rhode Island's Claiborne Pell Bridge.#HarvestMoon #Moon #timelapse #RhodeIsland pic.twitter.com/5AJ6NvAWXSSeptember 11, 2022
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September’s Harvest Moon as it set this morning in Parker County, Texas.#ParkerCounty #Texas #fullmoon #HarvestMoon #moon #dfwwx #txwx #HarvestMoon2022 pic.twitter.com/8whA5SXyxgSeptember 11, 2022
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The 99.7% full Harvest Moon (aka COOOOORN moon!) rises behind the Wood Island Light Saving Station - shot from New Castle, NH. The wildfire smoke aloft contributing to the deep pink color. #NHwx #StormHour pic.twitter.com/rY75cHta3jSeptember 10, 2022
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#HarvestMoon rises over @TowerBridge illuminated in royal purple this evening pic.twitter.com/yd3V7yFQ9YSeptember 9, 2022
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2022.9.10📸19:20 #岐阜城#岐阜城と月#中秋の名月#満月#HARVEST MOON#ハーベストムーン pic.twitter.com/ebPmFWb1KLSeptember 10, 2022
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We have guides for the best binoculars and telescopes to help you find the next full moon or planet sight. If you want to take an epic photo of the moon, our recommendations for the best cameras andlenses can help. Our guide on how to photograph the moon with a camera is a good place to start.
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