Get Ready for the Great Corn Moon of 2025: A Guide to Harvester Fun and Follies

Mark your calendars, celestial enthusiasts and snack-lovers alike! The night of September 7, 2025, is about to get a whole lot brighter (and, dare we say, a little bit corny?). That's right, we're talking about the Full Corn Moon, a shimmering orb of lunar glory that marks the heart of the harvest season.

But this isn’t just any old full moon. It's the one that reminds us of crisp autumn air, cozy sweaters, and the satisfying pop of a perfectly cooked ear of corn. It's a night steeped in history, agriculture, and an undeniable desire to make terrible corn-related puns.

What's a Corn Moon, Anyway?

In ancient times, long before the days of grocery store aisles and next-day delivery, life revolved around the seasons. Farmers and indigenous peoples in North America used the moon's cycles to track time, and the September full moon became known as the Corn Moon because it coincided with the main corn harvest. The moonlight was so bright that farmers could work late into the night, bringing in the last of their crops.

It’s also sometimes called the Harvest Moon. Fun fact: the Harvest Moon is actually the full moon that falls closest to the autumnal equinox, which can sometimes be in October. But for this year, September 7 is our date with destiny—and a very bright sky. Think of it as the ultimate "farm-to-table" event, where the table is your entire community and the light source is a giant, glowing beacon in the sky.

5 Hilariously Corny Ways to Celebrate the Full Moon

Forget quiet, introspective moon-gazing. This is a celebration of abundance, hard work, and good old-fashioned fun. So, let’s get weird with it.

1. Host a "Corny" Costume Party. This is not the time for subtlety. Encourage your friends to dress as anything from a literal ear of corn to a scarecrow, a field mouse, or even a talking tractor. Serve popcorn, corn on the cob (with a variety of butter options, of course), and maybe a corn chowder. Award prizes for the "most a-maize-ing" costume and the "corny-est" joke told.

2. The Great Moonlight Corn Shucking Competition. Gather your contestants, grab a big basket of fresh corn, and set a timer. The goal is simple: shuck as many ears as possible in five minutes. The winner gets bragging rights and a giant, trophy-sized ear of corn. The losers? They have to clean up all the silk.

3. Go on a Clandestine Cornhole Tourney. What's better than a game of cornhole? A midnight game of cornhole, played only by the light of the moon. This is a high-stakes, low-visibility event where skill is often replaced by pure, unadulterated luck. Bonus points if you find a glow-in-the-dark cornhole set.

4. Have a "Talk to the Moon" Session. Folklore says the full moon can heighten emotions and energy, but let's put a fun spin on it. Go outside with a group of friends, find a nice quiet spot, and take turns "confessing" your most ridiculous worries to the moon. For example: "Oh, Great Moon, will I ever find a sock that matches the one I lost three weeks ago?" or "Wise Moon, please grant me the strength to resist buying another houseplant."

5. Write a Haiku About a Kernel of Corn. It’s a tiny, powerful form of poetry. Gather a group and challenge everyone to write a haiku (five syllables, seven syllables, five syllables) about the humble corn kernel. Be prepared for some truly bizarre and brilliant works of art.

   
   
   
   

Whether you're celebrating with a full-blown corn festival or just stepping outside to admire the view, take a moment to appreciate the Full Corn Moon. It’s a beautiful reminder that even in our modern world, we're still connected to the ancient rhythms of the earth.

So, get your corn on. The moon is waiting.