Tonight's full moon is bringing excitement in parts of the world with the appearance of a full lunar eclipse. For the places that won't be so lucky, tonight's full moon is still worth studying.

Beyond the werewolf folklore, September's full moon marks an important point in the lunar calendar, with seasonal significance. Here’s when it's due, what it’s called, and what it means.

When is the September full moon?

September's full moon will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7. The previous full moon was on Aug. 9.

According to Astronomy.com , this month's full moon will peak at 2:09 a.m. ET.

What is the September full moon called?

The full moons each have a name, a tradition that comes from early cultures using the lunar cycle to track time and seasonal changes.

This month's full moon i

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