Harvest Moon observed on September 26
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On September 26, the full moon is being recognized as both the Harvest Moon and the Bhadrav Purnima.
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- The September 26 full moon is commonly referred to as the Harvest Moon because it appears near the autumnal equinox.
- Historically, farmers utilized the bright moonlight around this time to extend work in fields for harvesting crops.
- In the Hindu calendar, this day coincides with Bhadrav Purnima, which holds religious significance for rituals and ancestral offerings.
- The moon may appear yellow or orange due to the atmospheric scattering of light when it is near the horizon.
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