In a few days, the Mid-Autumn Festival will arrive on October 6. This year, the full moon appears on the 16th day of the lunar month, with the peak roundness occurring at 11:48 AM on the 7th.
Notably, this Mid-Autumn full moon ranks as the third largest among all full moons this year, making it a “supermoon.” Astronomy experts remind us that since the peak roundness occurs during daylight hours, interested observers can enjoy this Mid-Autumn moon on the evening of the 6th or the 7th.
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a major harvest celebration with roots in ancient China’s moon worship traditions during the Shang Dynasty. It is traditionally held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, to give thanks for the harvest and encourage family reunions. The festival is famously celebrated by sharing mooncakes, a symbolic pastry, and admiring the moon with loved ones.
