Are you feeling hungry? The full Corn Moon rises on the evening of September 7, 2025. Why do we call it the Corn Moon? Learn facts about this beautiful late summer Moon, as well as the best time to view it.
When to See the Full Moon in September 2025
This year, September’s full Corn Moon will peak illumination at 3:09 P.M. Central Time on Sunday, September 7. It will be below the horizon at this time, so be sure to watch for it after sunset.
Why Do We Call it the Corn Moon?
This time of year—late summer into early fall—corresponds with the time of harvesting corn in much of the northern United States. For this reason, a number of Native American peoples traditionally used some variation of the name “Corn Moon” to refer to the Moon of either August or September. Examples include Corn Maker Moon (Western Abenaki) and Corn Harvest Moon (Dakota).
Alternative September Moon Names
Other Moon names for this month highlight how September is the transitional period between summer and fall:
- Autumn Moon (Cree)
- Falling Leaves Moon (Ojibwe)
- Leaves Turning Moon (Anishinaabe)
- Moon of Brown Leaves (Lakota)
- Yellow Leaf Moon (Assiniboine)
The behavior of animals is also a common theme, with Child Moon (Tlingit) referring to the time when young animals are weaned, and Mating Moon and Rutting Moon (both Cree) describing the time of year when certain animals, like moose, elk, and deer, are looking to mate.
Source: Catherine Boeckmann, The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Photo Credit: space.com
