This Weekend's Harvest Moon As Seen Around The World (PHOTOS)

T​he full moon that occurs closest to the fall equinox is named the Harvest Moon. The fall equinox, which marks the beginning of autumn, will occur on Sept. 22 this year. Some years, the October full moon is closer to the equinox, in which case, that moon is called the Harvest Moon, and the September full moon is dubbed the "Corn Moon."

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the Harvest Moon gets its name because traditionally, the bright moon during its full stage and in the days prior and following the full moon gave farmers ample light to harvest crops before the first frost.

The tweet was referring to the traditional festival held in Nanjing, China, which occurred on Friday. The Associated Press reported that the Mid-Autumn Festival is associated with family reunions. Other traditions that are held during the festival include lighting colored lanterns and enjoying the traditional mooncake that originated more than 1,000. years ago.

The moon reached peak fullness at 5:58 a.m. Saturday morning, and stargazers around the world pointed their cameras at the sky to capture the sight. Click through the slideshow above to get a glimpse for yourself.

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