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The Moon Festival falls on the 15th day of the ninth lunar month.
The Moon Festival falls on the 15th day of the ninth lunar month.
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The Moon Festival is known as the Harvest Festival in Asia.
The Moon Festival is known as the Harvest Festival in Asia.
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This year's September 27 will have a super moon, a total solar eclipse, and the Moon Festival.
This year's September 27 will have a super moon, a total solar eclipse, and the Moon Festival.
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Mooncakes are traditionally eaten under the full moon during the Moon Festival.
Mooncakes are traditionally eaten under the full moon during the Moon Festival.
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Spring Airlines is organizing moon-viewing flights to witness the lunar eclipse.
Spring Airlines is organizing moon-viewing flights to witness the lunar eclipse.
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A super moon occurs when the moon is farthest from Earth on its orbit.
A super moon occurs when the moon is farthest from Earth on its orbit.
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What three important lunar events are happening on September 27 this year?
What three important lunar events are happening on September 27 this year?
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What is the significance of the Moon Festival in China and parts of Asia?
What is the significance of the Moon Festival in China and parts of Asia?
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Which day of the lunar month does the Moon Festival fall on?
Which day of the lunar month does the Moon Festival fall on?
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What is a super moon and when does it happen?
What is a super moon and when does it happen?
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What is the purpose of Spring Airlines offering moon-viewing flights during the Moon Festival?
What is the purpose of Spring Airlines offering moon-viewing flights during the Moon Festival?
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How many seats dedicated to the festival have been sold by Spring Airlines so far?
How many seats dedicated to the festival have been sold by Spring Airlines so far?
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Study Notes
Lunar Events
- September 27 marks three important lunar events: a super moon, a total lunar eclipse, and Asia's Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as the Moon Festival)
- The Moon Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month
- In China and parts of Asia, it's believed to be the day with the brightest moon of the year
Moon-Viewing Flights
- Companies in China are introducing "moon-viewing flights" to welcome the Moon Festival
- Spring Airlines, the country's budget airline, will offer around 100 scenic flights from September 26 to 28
- More than 100 of Spring Airlines' seats dedicated to the festival have been sold so far
Super Moon
- A super moon happens when the moon moves to the point on its orbit when it's closest to Earth
- This year's super moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse and the Mid-Autumn Festival, a rare occurrence (first time in over 30 years)
Mid-Autumn Festival
- The Mid-Autumn Festival is a day of reunions for families and friends in China
- Traditions include eating mooncakes under the full moon
- Companies like Spring Airlines aim to provide an unobstructed view of the moon for customers who are away from home during the festival
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Test your knowledge on the significance of the super moon, total lunar eclipse, and Asia's Mid-Autumn Festival happening on September 27. Learn about the cultural beliefs surrounding the Moon Festival in China and other parts of Asia.
