The Algonquin tribes in what is now the northeastern USA coined the term Corn Moon, according to the Maine Farmer's Almanac, since this was the time for gathering their main staple crops of corn, pumpkins, squash, beans and wild rice. (Via USA Today)
European names for this full moon are the Fruit Moon, as a number of fruits ripen as the end of summer approaches, and the Barley Moon, from the harvesting and threshing of barley, according to
NASA. (Via USA Today)
For Buddhists, it is known as the Honey Full Moon or
Modhu Purnima by the Mon people from Thailand. At the same time, it is celebrated by people in Bangladesh as well in the Honey-offering Festival. The festival is a time to celebrate the time that Buddha was given fruit and honeycomb by a monkey and an elephant named Parileyyaka while he was in the wilderness. (Via sciencetimes.com)
No matter what you call it, tonight will be a speical full moon so if you can get outside and bask in the lights of the moon.
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