Lunar Moon Festival 2024. It takes place every year with the full moon that falls on the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar. The full moon rises on tuesday, september 17 at 10:35 pm eastern.

Considered to be the official holiday during the tang dynasty, it has been celebrated for about 1300 years. Less than ten minutes later, the moon ’s top edge will enter the peak of a partial lunar eclipse.