_Laurie_ Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 The Harvest Moon comes soon before or soon after the autumnal equinox. It is simply the full moon closest to that equinox. About once every four years it occurs in October (in the northern hemisphere), depending on the cycles of the moon. Currently, the latest the Harvest Moon can occur is on October 7. Often, the Harvest Moon seems to be bigger or brighter or more colorful than other full moons. These effects are related to the seasonal tilt of the earth. The warm color of the moon shortly after it rises is caused by light from the moon passing through a greater amount of atmospheric particles than when the moon is overhead. The atmosphere scatters the bluish component of moonlight (which is really reflected white light from the sun), but allows the reddish component of the light to travel a straighter path to one's eyes. Hence all celestial bodies look reddish when they are low in the sky. The apparent larger size is because the brain perceives a low-hanging moon to be larger than one that's high in the sky. This is known as a Moon Illusion and it can be seen with any full moon. It can also be seen with constellations; in other words, a constellation viewed low in the sky will appear bigger than when it is high in the sky. "Harvest Moon" ~ Mr. Neil Young Come a little bit closer Hear what I have to say Just like children sleepin' We could dream this night away. But there's a full moon risin' Let's go dancin' in the light We know where the music's playin' Let's go out and feel the night. Because I'm still in love with you I want to see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon. When we were strangers I watched you from afar When we were lovers I loved you with all my heart. But now it's gettin' late And the moon is climbin' high I want to celebrate See it shinin' in your eye. Because I'm still in love with you I want to see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon. Songfacts A big THANK YOU to our wonderful Edna..who supplied the facts for this beautiful song... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 great post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Awesome Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Just beautiful. Great post Laurie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I just saw that... Thank you, Laurie, a very good post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 No matter the harvest...the moon will still shine In this case, amber; Similar to autumn and the leaf that cries not to fall. Neil, the grunge founder, said it better than anyone, I reckon. (and so did Laurie) teehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I realize this was posted about nine or ten months ago but I need to give kudos to my compadre on her awesome job with the Young/Harvest Moon pic and lyrics combo. Laurie and Neil Young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!... welcome back! Mr Neil Young! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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