A Harvest Moon will be visible from the UK this weekend, with sky gazers able to see a full, bright moon light up the sky on Saturday, September 26.
The full moon will reach its maximum point at 5.49pm on Saturday, September 26. Exact times may vary in different regions.
Why is it called the Harvest Moon?
The Harvest Moon usually falls on the date closest to the official start of autumn, known as the autumnal equinox. According to NASA, the name dates back to the time before electricity, when farmers depended on the moon's light to harvest their crops late into the night.
Astronomical autumn officially began this week, as the autumn equinox falls every year on September 22 or 23. During the equinox, the sun shines directly above the Earth's equator, resulting in day and night being nearly equal in length across the globe.
Weather forecast for Saturday
BBC weather said: "The current forecast suggests Saturday could bring some drier and brighter weather, particularly across parts of England. However, there is some cloud further west and rain for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland by the evening. The best chance of clearer skies currently looks to be across some southern and eastern parts of the UK, while conditions are expected to be more changeable elsewhere."
Nights drawing in
The Harvest Moon comes as the nights are starting to draw in. The sunset currently takes place around 7pm, which is a sure sign the colder months are almost upon us.
Next month, the clocks will move back one hour, meaning the long hours of sunlight enjoyed over the past few months will soon be ending. This year, the clocks will go back on October 25.
