The full moon, nicknamed the "Corn Moon" in September, will soon be visible across the United States, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Wondering what the weather will be like or when the moon will be visible near you?

Here's everything Illinois residents need to know about the upcoming full moon.

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., according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Because of this, many Native Americans traditionally used some variation of the name "Corn Moon" to refer to August or September's moon.

When will September full moon be at its peak in Illinois?

The Corn Moon will be at its peak on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1:08 pm. It will be below the horizon at this time

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