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Sky in Athens Illuminated by Full Corn Moon - Video

© AFP 2023 / LOUISA GOULIAMAKIThe Super Snow Moon rises next to the Parthenon Temple at the Acropolis archaeological site on February 19, 2019.
The Super Snow Moon rises next to the Parthenon Temple at the Acropolis archaeological site on February 19, 2019.  - Sputnik International
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The full moon takes its name from corn harvest time by the Native Americans. 

Watch a live broadcast from Athens, Greece, where a so-called full corn moon can be seen illuminating the skies over the city on Wednesday. 

September's full moon is usually referred to as the Harvest Moon, while October's full moon falls closer to the Autumnal Equinox this year thus becoming the Harvest Moon. September's instead is referred to as the Corn Moon. The full moon takes its name from corn harvest time by the Native Americans.

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