But in the case of the Harvest Moon in mid-temperate latitudes, that successively increasing rise time is cut in half, to 20-25 minutes.
(It’s even shorter in northern latitudes like Alaska, where the moon will rise at nearly the same time for a whole week.) So for several days before and after the full moon on Sept.
The Harvest Moon will provide a rare abundance of light from dusk-till-dawn.
The Harvest Moon has a reputation for being larger and more reddish-orange in color than other full moons, but this is largely a misconception.The Harvest Moon is no bigger than any other full moon—and its size differs every year.