As conditions in England are especially favorable, full moon-rise at harvest time therefore occurs earlier than in the lower latitudes of this country. This phenomenon of early moon-rise is dependent upon the degree of retardation of the moon's rising, as affected by difference in latitude. ![]() THE term “harvest moon,” originating in England, where the brilliant moon-light of several consecutive evenings aided the harvesting of crops, is the popular expression for the moon at its full in the month of September in northern latitudes.
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