Wednesday’s moon rises through eucalyptus branches in Santa Cruz. The next full moon, called the Corn Moon, will rise on Sunday. The Corn Moon is named because it traditionally coincides with the time when corn is harvested in the Northern Hemisphere, a crucial agricultural event for many Native American tribes. The full moon’s light at this time helped farmers extend their working hours in the fields to gather their crops, making the full moon a symbol of the bountiful harvest.

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