Your pictures of the Harvest Moon glowing in the UK sky

# What happened

September's full Moon was visible across the UK on Saturday. The Moon reached its fullest point at 17:49 BST, and viewers reported the most dramatic effects later in the night once the sky had darkened. BBC Weather Watchers submitted photographs showing a wide range of visual moods and local settings.

# Why it's called the Harvest Moon

Moon because of its association with the time of year when crops were traditionally gathered. That historical link is largely cultural: the full Moon in this period provided extra evening light for harvesting.

# What the photos show

The images collected by BBC Weather Watchers present local, on-the-ground views rather than astronomical diagrams. Highlights include:

• A Northern Ireland shot that creates the optical illusion of the Moon appearing to roll down a set of giant steps.
• Yorkshire.
• An Essex photograph where the Moon breaks through clouds for an ethereal effect.
• A scene over Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan where the Moon's white and yellow glow lit blue hues in the sky.
• A Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, image with autumnal colors that gave a Halloween-like impression.
• A pinky-blue sky over North Shields set off the Moon's orange glow.

• A bright white Moon over Wapping and the River Thames in London, reflecting off the water and competing with city lights.
• A golden Moon complementing illuminations in Norwich.

# How people framed the shot

# What to expect next

• Shoot after sunset for stronger contrast between Moon and sky.
• Use foreground elements for scale and visual interest.
• Try different exposures to capture either moon detail or atmospheric color.
• Coastal and high-latitude locations can produce dramatic hues and moods.

The BBC collection emphasizes how a single astronomical event can produce a wide variety of memorable scenes across a relatively small country. The submissions collected so far provide a snapshot of local responses to the Harvest Moon on Saturday night.