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SheilaT

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4. Hmmm. For years I've understood the harvest moon

Reply to Whovian (Original post)

Sat Sep 29, 2012, 07:13 PM

Sep 2012

to be the full moon in August, when crops were often harvested, and the full moon allowed workers to work all night if necessary.

I even did a google for Harvest Moon and apparently it's the one (tonight) that is closest to the autumn equinox. Guess I learned something today.

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Not political but we have a harvest moon this weekend. [View all] Whovian Sep 2012 OP

Neil Young (also good for the soul). . . Journeyman Sep 2012 #1

Love the song and artist. I want to go live next door to that bar. Whovian Sep 2012 #5

Thank you! Raster Sep 2012 #2

Shine on Harvest Moon Raster Sep 2012 #3

Hmmm. For years I've understood the harvest moon SheilaT Sep 2012 #4

Thanks for the reminder Siwsan Sep 2012 #6