Full Harvest Moon: See September 15, 2008's Lunar Phase!
Ever paused, looked up at the night sky, and felt a profound connection to something ancient and powerful? The full moon, especially the Harvest Moon of September 15, 2008, serves as a celestial reminder of nature's rhythms, agriculture, and the deep human history intertwined with the lunar cycle.
On that Monday, September 15, 2008, the moon graced the sky in its full glory. For those who observed it, it was more than just a bright orb; it was the Harvest Moon, the last full moon of the summer season, a beacon ushering in the autumnal equinox. At 09:13 UTC, the moon reached its peak fullness, a celestial event marked by precise astronomical calculations. Its illuminated surface blazed at approximately 99.06%, practically a complete reflection of the sun's light. This spectacle occurred in the zodiac sign of Pisces, adding another layer of astrological significance for those who follow the stars.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Full Harvest Moon |
| Date | September 15, 2008 (Monday) |
| Time | 09:13 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) 5:13 a.m. (PDT) |
| Illumination | Approximately 99.06% |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Lunar Cycle Age | 15.68 Days (Since last new moon) |
| Ascending Node | 12 september 2008 at 18:24 in aquarius |
| Descending Node | 25 september 2008 at 16:20 in leo |
| Apogee | 7 september 2008 at 14:58 in sagittarius |
| Perigee | 20 september 2008 at 03:17 in gemini |
| Significance | Last full moon of summer, signals the approach of autumn. Historically important for agriculture, providing light for harvesting crops. |
| Reference | Time and Date - Moon Phases |
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