Here's the Harvest Moon this morning at 5:11 a.m. CDT shortly after it became a full moon.
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Monday, September 12, 2011 - For some reason, I keep waking up at 4 a.m. every day. THAT is annoying!! Except for today because when I looked out the window, I could see the full moon.

By the time I decided to take a picture of it, the clouds had partially obscured the view. However, I was able to get it to peek out from behind the clouds for a photo (see above).

Here's the scoop on the Harvest Moon:

September 12, 2011 - 5:27 a.m. EDT – Full Harvest Moon: Traditionally, this designation goes to the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal (fall) equinox. The Harvest Moon usually comes in September in the Northern Hemisphere, but (on average) once or twice a decade it will fall in early October (right after my birthday!).

At the peak of the harvest, farmers can work into the night by the light of this moon. Usually the moon rises an average of 50 minutes later each night, but for the few nights around the Harvest Moon, the moon seems to rise at nearly the same time each night – just 25 to 30 minutes later across the U.S., and only 10 to 20 minutes later for much of Canada and Europe. Corn, pumpkins, squash, beans and wild rice – the chief Indian staples – are now ready for gathering.

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So, now you know that by the time you read this, the moon has already become full earlier this morning. Have a GREAT day, djb