Date and time to see it from Mexico
September’s full moon will occur at 09:59 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). For those who wish to watch it from Mexico, here are the local times in some of the country’s main cities:
- Mexico City: 04:59 AM (Central Mexico Time) on September 29.
- Guadalajara: 04:59 AM (Central Mexico Time) on September 29.
- Monterrey: 05:59 AM (Central Mexico Time) on September 29.
Why is it called Corn Moon?
The Corn Moon, as it is known in Native American tradition, is so named because it coincides with the corn harvest season in many regions of North America. This name reflects the close relationship that these cultures had with nature and their agricultural cycles.
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This full Moon is also known as the “Harvest Moon” and is the closest full moon to the September equinox. Therefore, it more or less coincides with the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere.