(KARK) -- When people think of the Harvest Moon, they usually think of September's full moon. But every three years, the Harvest Moon is October's full moon.

This is one of those years, meaning September's full moon is referred to as the Corn Moon.

Whichever month receives the name 'Harvest Moon' is based on the proximity of each full moon to the autumn equinox. This year, the fall equinox takes place on September 22. Since October's full moon occurs on October 6, it's closer to the equinox than September's full moon on Sunday, September 7.

The Corn Moon peaks in illumination Sunday afternoon, before it rises overhead. But it'll still appear full and bright on Sunday evening.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Asia will have the chance to enjoy the year's second total lunar ecl

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