India, Sept. 6 -- If you love staring at the night sky, September's full moon is one you would not want to miss. This month, the Corn Moon takes the spotlight. In 2025, it will have a rare bonus: a total lunar eclipse that turns it into a blood moon for lucky viewers in parts of the world.

Here are different types of moons and what makes them unique.

A full moon happens when the side facing the Earth is completely lit by the Sun. According to NASA Science, the Moon itself is not changing; it is all about angles and where it is relative to Earth and the Sun. Sky watchers, amateur stargazers, and astronomers keep tabs on these changes. Over time, people started giving some moons nicknames based on when they appear or what they look like, ...