For the past three days I even notice a ring of light around the full moon
Thanks in advance!
2006-10-07 21:34:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Technically, the harvest moon is so bright because of the angle that the moon is now rising at... and the time of night that the moon is first appearing. It will appear to be about 12% larger this time of year just after sunset when it rises in the east. This event happens to coincide with the autumnal equinox and used to aide farmers with their harvest season since it provided extra light after the sun had set. Thus, it became known as the "harvest moon."
This site has a good explanation of why it is so bright.
http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/ASF7/789.html
2006-10-07 21:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie V 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congradulations on being so observant and a fellow sky watcher.
From Space Weather .com
Space Weather News for Oct. 6, 2006
http://spaceweather.com
HARVEST MOON: Tonight's full moon has a special name--the "Harvest to the northern autumnal equinox.
Long ago, before electric lights, farmers relied on the Harvest Moon to light up their fields at night, allowing them to harvest autumn crops even after sunset.
The Harvest Moon of 2006 is a big one--almost 12% wider than some full Moons we've seen earlier this year. Why? Because the Moon is near perigee, the side of the Moon's lopsided orbit that comes closest to Earth.
When the Harvest Moon rises tonight, go outside and look around. You might see some strange things: full story at http://spaceweather.com .
2006-10-08 05:02:22 · answer #2 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will make a guess at your location. It is the fall when we start having cool fronts come down from the north. Cool air is more clear and less turbulent than hot air. The stars seem to sparkle much brighter in the winter because there is less haze. It is a harvest moon. The full moon in the fall. Before we had lights, the farmers would stay up and harvest at night during a full moon to bring their crops in before winter.
2006-10-08 05:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Cellophane 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clear sky, cooler weather means less haze/smog, you can read a newspaper out there, "beware of the trail on a full moon, for the wolf lurks".
2006-10-08 04:44:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vinny is right its called the harvest moon and it happens about this time every year. Does that help?
2006-10-08 04:41:24 · answer #5 · answered by lmflores8 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When sky is clear moon is more bright,and mostly this time of year it's always more bright.
2006-10-08 04:45:29 · answer #6 · answered by lucky s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called harvest moon. It happens every year at this time.
2006-10-08 04:36:35 · answer #7 · answered by vinny_the_hack 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clear sky in the night so it able to see as a whole fully
2006-10-08 04:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by Eve W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know right! It's been like noon at mignight around here!
2006-10-08 04:42:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its getting closer,25,000 miles per day
2006-10-08 05:40:01 · answer #10 · answered by john doe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋