A Celestial Showdown Awaits!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 7, 2025! The full corn moon, the last full moon of summer, will rise in the east, offering a breathtaking view, especially across North America as dusk sets in. While North Americans enjoy this beautiful sight, on the other side of the globe, a mesmerizing ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse will unfold!

Timing is Everything: When to Catch the Corn Moon!

For the best view of the corn moon, timing is essential! It typically looks stunning when it first appears at dusk over the eastern horizon. This is your chance to secure a great viewing spot—consider an elevated area or an east-facing coastline. Here's a sneak peek at moonrise times for major cities: - **New York**: Sunset at 7:20 p.m. EDT, moonrise at 7:22 p.m. EDT - **Los Angeles**: Sunset at 7:12 p.m. PDT, moonrise at 7:19 p.m. PDT - **London**: Sunset at 7:32 p.m. BST, moonrise at 7:44 p.m. BST on September 8.

An Unmissable Lunar Eclipse for Some!

While North America will miss the total lunar eclipse, observers in Asia, Australia, and the Pacific will witness a stunning sight. This total lunar eclipse, similar to the one seen in March 2025, will see the moon bathed in a reddish hue for an impressive 82 minutes! The entire event lasts over five hours, captivating an estimated 4.9 billion viewers as they watch the moon move through Earth's shadow.

Get Ready for a Partial Solar Eclipse!

Eclipses always come in pairs, and this September’s lunar spectacle is no exception! Just two weeks later, on September 21, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will grace the skies of New Zealand, the South Pacific, and Antarctica as the moon crosses the ecliptic line once again.

Why is it Called the Corn Moon?

The corn moon rings in the harvest season, and it's the ninth of twelve full moons set for 2025. With a year holding roughly 12 lunar cycles, we occasionally see a bonus full moon, as in 2023 and expected in 2028. Among the 2025 full moons, we’ll have three supermoons and two blood moons, capping off a truly celestial year. Get ready for the harvest moon—the first supermoon of the year—on October 7!