This year, the Harvest Moon will last from Sept. 16 to 18, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. The fall equinox is on Sept. 22.

The full moon on Sept. 17, which is called the Harvest Moon, will be followed a day later by a supermoon on Sept. 18. This close timing creates a special dynamic, as the Harvest Moon, which is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, takes center stage with an added boost.

This year’s Harvest Moon is expected to emerge on Sept. 17, peaking at around 10:34 p.m., according to the Farmer’s Almanac. Part of its fame is based on being the first full moon of the fall season.

September's full moon will be one of four supermoons to grace the night sky in a row at the same time as the next lunar eclipse.

As the leaves begin to change color, the flora of the planet will be a marvel in its own right. However, in September, the cosmos will hold both a view of a planet not typically visible and what meteorologists dub a “Super Harvest Moon eclipse.”

The harvest moon, arriving on Sept. 17, appears every year. It's simply the name given to the moon that happens closest to the autumn equinox, which takes place on Sept. 22 this year. But this year's harvest moon is also going to be a supermoon as well as a blood moon, and these phenomena don't often happen together.

Sky watchers are in for a treat in September as the moon prepares to put on a show. This month, a harvest moon, supermoon and partial lunar eclipse will occur on the same night.

Just before the official first day of fall, you can celebrate the start of the season by viewing the September "Harvest Moon" — which will also be a supermoon this year. Here's when the larger-than-normal moon will appear and the best places to view it from in Wisconsin.

The upcoming Full Harvest Moon on Sept. 17 will feature a partial lunar eclipse. Here's what to expect and how to see it.