When and how to see the Harvest Full Moon today

The next full moon will occur on today, Tuesday, 7 March 2023, and the Moon and Sun will perfectly align.

By: Corné van Zyl

WHY IS IT CALLED THE HARVEST MOON?

This moon is called the Harvest Moon.

According to Centre for Astronomical Heritage (CfAH), during March, the harvesting of various summer grains is in full swing in South Africa, although some might already be finished because the summer grains are not all harvested in one specific month.

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Grains such as maize, sorghum, and millet are staple foods for many South Africans.

Summer grains were harvested by indigenous people in a fairly large portion of pre-colonial South Africa long before any of the other crops had been planted.

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WHEN WILL YOU BE ABLE TO SEE THE HARVEST MOON?

The Harvest moon will be visible today, 7 March 2023 from 14:40.

WHEN WILL THERE BE ANOTHER FULL MOON?

The next full moon will be seen in April. It is called the Diamond Full Moon.

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This moon will be visible from 6 April 2023.

According to the CfAH the Diamond Full Moon gets its name because South Africa is especially rich in a variety of minerals.

Diamonds are one of the most sought-after of these treasures from deep in South African soil. South Africa is the 4th largest producer of diamonds in the world.

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LET’S LOOK AT FIVE WAYS TO CURE A FULL MOON HANGOVER:

Here are five ways to cure a full moon hangover: 

• Notice and track how you feel during different lunar phases—not only the full moon phase. Tracking our cycles of sleep, energy, and feelings can enlighten us and prepare us for better self-care.
• Drink lots of water and broths.
• Eat nourishing, slow-cooked food. Rest as much as you can.
• Develop an embodied ritual during the full moon like body oiling, an herbal bath, or a steam.
• Integration is a process that cannot be rushed. It is like getting over the flu, though you feel you are through the worst of it, your recovering body needs extra care before feeling totally robust again.