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A harvest moon is a full moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox. A super moon is a full moon that occurs when the moon"s elliptical orbit brings closest to the earth. A super moon appears larger than usual.

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A harvest moon refers to the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September. A supermoon, on the other hand, is when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth in its orbit (perigee), making it appear larger and brighter in the sky.

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What is the difference between a super moon and a normal moon?

A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon being closest to Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky. A normal moon refers to any regular full moon that does not appear noticeably larger or brighter due to its distance from Earth.


Does the moon wane after Harvest Moon?

Yes, the moon continues to cycle through its phases after the Harvest Moon. The moon wanes as it moves towards the new moon phase and then starts waxing again towards another full moon.


What is the full moon appearing nearest to the autumnal equinox called?

The full moon appearing nearest to the autumnal equinox is called the Harvest Moon. This moonrise occurs soon after sunset, providing extended light in the evenings for farmers to harvest their crops. The name "Harvest Moon" dates back to ancient agricultural traditions.


What is the difference between a person's weight on the earth and on the moon?

The difference between a person's weight on the earth and on the moon has to due with the difference between mass and weight. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter and weight is the pull of gravity on that mass. Gravity on the moon is about 83% that on earth, so if you weigh 100 lbs on earth, you will weigh approximately 17 lbs on the moon.


Full moon sept 20th 2009?

The full moon on September 20th, 2009, was known as the Harvest Moon, as it is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. It is called the Harvest Moon because it provided extra light for farmers to harvest their crops. This full moon would have been visible all night long.

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Which Harvest Moon is the first one?

Harvest moon for super Nintendo


Do you have to be a boy on Harvest Moon DS?

In the original Harvest Moon DS, you can only play as a boy. However, a new version of the game called Harvest Moon DS Cute. (The only difference between the two games are what gender you play as and who you can marry.)


What is the difference between harvest moon tree of tranquility and magical melody?

no it doesnt but it has a trailor movie on www.youtube.com/harvestmoon:treeoftranquility


What harvest moon is it when you are a guy?

There are many Harvest Moon games that let you play as a male character: Harvest Moon SNES Harvest Moon GB Harvest Moon 2 Harvest Moon 3 Harvest Moon 64 Harvest Moon: Back to Nature Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Harvest Moon: Magical Melody (Gamecube and Wii version) Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition Harvest Moon: DS Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness Harvest Moon: Sunshine Island Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Harvest Moon: Animal Parade Harvest Moon: My Little Shop


How do you propose to some in harvest moon more friends of mineral town?

Well on normal harvest moon you have to get their heart red then buy a blue feather from the super market then give it to them


What color does the Harvest Moon turn?

the moon is always white but during harvest moon it seems to us that it is a cross between tan and orange like a orantan


How many harvest moon games are there?

Over 30. SNES Harvest Moon Nintendo 64 Harvest Moon 64 Gameboy Color Harvest Moon GBC Harvest Moon GBC2 Harvest Moon GBC3 Playstation Harvest Moon: Back to Nature Harevst Moon for Girl (Only available in Japanese) Gameboy Advance Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town GameCube Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life Harvest Moon: Magical Melody Playstation 2 Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition Playstation Portable Harvest Moon: Boy and Girl Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Nintendo DS Harvest Moon DS Harvest Moon DS Cute Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands Puzzle de Harvest Moon Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar Harvest Moon: Twin Villages (Only available in Japanese) Nintendo Wii Harvest Moon: Magical Melody Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Harvest Moon: Animal Parade WiiWare Harvest Moon SNES Harvest Moon: My Little Shop Rune Factory started off as a spin-off of Harvest Moon, but it has separated and become it's own series. So even though there are five Rune Factory games only the first one and maybe the second one count as official Harvest Moon games.


Harvest moon whIcH is the best?

I don't get it....the best Harvest Moon game? The best Harvest Moon game is Harvest Moon DS/Harvest Moon DS Cute ...if that's what your asking...


What are all of the harvest moon games on ds?

Harvest Moon: DS Harvest Moon: DS Cute Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness Harvest Moon: Sunshine Island Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns (that game isn't out yet. It is set to come out on September 20th 2011) There are also spin off games that aren't like normal Harvest Moon games Puzzle de Harvest Moon Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon Rune Factory is now it's own series and not Harvest Moon anymore. But the first one is still technically a Harvest Moon game.


When is the 2009 harvest moon?

2009 harvest moon is out


Harvest Moon Who is Daniel?

what harvest moon? a game.


Harvest moon how to get Tarten?

WHICH HARVEST MOON GAME????????????????