Harvest Moon glowed across UK sky on Saturday evening
Observers across the United Kingdom saw the full Harvest Moon shine brightly in the autumn sky on Saturday.
Timing of the full moon
The lunar body reached its peak illumination at 17:49 BST. Viewers noted that the event had greater visual impact after sunset arrived. Many people found clear conditions suitable for viewing the night sky.
Reason for the name
This specific full Moon connects to traditional times when farmers gathered their crops. Photographers submitted images showing the shimmering light over various locations. The event marks the beginning of astronomical autumn alongside the equinox.
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