The September full moon, nicknamed the “Corn Moon,” will soon be visible across the United States, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Wondering what the forecast will be like or when the moon will be visible near you?
Here’s everything Kentucky residents need to know about the upcoming full moon.
When is the September full moon 2025?
The September full moon is slated for Sunday, Sept. 7.
Why is it called the Corn Moon?
Corn is typically harvested around this time of year (late summer into early fall) in much of the northern U.S., the Old Farmer’s Almanac says. Because of this, many Native Americans traditionally used some variation of the name “Corn Moon” to refer to August or September’s moon.
Other names for the September full moon
The Old Farmer’s Almanac says other names for the September full moon include the Autumn Moon, Falling Leaves Moon, Leaves Turning Moon, Moon of Brown Leaves and Yellow Leaf Moon.
When will the Corn Moon be at its peak in Kentucky?
The full moon peaks at 2:10 p.m. in Louisville on Sept. 7.
Will skies be clear in Kentucky for the September 2025 full moon?
The National Weather Service says skies on Sunday, Sept. 7 will be sunny and mostly clear with a high near 76 and low around 52.
September 2025 moon phases
The September moon phases are slated for the following in Louisville:
Full Moon: Sept. 7, 2:10 p.m.
Third Quarter: Sept. 14, 6:35 a.m.
New Moon: Sept. 21, 3:54 p.m.
First Quarter: Sept. 29, 7:54 p.m.
Remaining full moons in 2025
Here are the dates and times for the upcoming 2025 full moons:
2025 full moon schedule: When’s the next full moon? Dates for every one in 2025 and what time you can see them
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Reporter Hannah Hudnall contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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