September, no longer summer but not quite Autumn is a mixture of both. Hot sunny days and frosty nights, strong thunder storms and rainbows, a dash of snow and beautiful sunsets. That is September in the the piney wood. It is also the time when you see sweet corn stands along the road and heaps of it at Farmers markets. Silver queen is my favorite variety, an oldie but a goodie.
fresh picked sweet corn
on the fire, under the moon
buttered sunshine
Corn Moon: Full Moon in September 2025
Feast Your Eyes on the Corn Moon!
Are you feeling hungry? The full Corn Moon rises on the evening of September 7, 2025. Why do we call it the Corn Moon? Learn facts about this beautiful late summer Moon, as well as the best time to view it.
When to See the Full Moon in September 2025
This year, September’s full Corn Moon will peak illumination at 2:09 P.M. Eastern Time on Sunday, September 7. It will be below the horizon at this time, so be sure to watch for it after sunset.
Why Do We Call it the Corn Moon?
This time of year—late summer into early fall—corresponds with the time of harvesting corn in much of the northern United States. For this reason, a number of Native American peoples traditionally used some variation of the name “Corn Moon” to refer to the Moon of either August or September. Examples include Corn Maker Moon (Western Abenaki) and Corn Harvest Moon (Dakota).
Alternative September Moon Names
Other Moon names for this month highlight how September is the transitional period between summer and fall:
- Autumn Moon (Cree)
- Falling Leaves Moon (Ojibwe)
- Leaves Turning Moon (Anishinaabe)
- Moon of Brown Leaves (Lakota)
- Yellow Leaf Moon (Assiniboine)
The behavior of animals is also a common theme, with Child Moon (Tlingit) referring to the time when young animals are weaned, and Mating Moon and Rutting Moon (both Cree) describing the time of year when certain animals, like moose, elk, and deer, are looking to mate.
→ Read more about full Moon names and their traditional meanings here.
Moon Phases for September 2025
Here are the Moon phase dates and times (EDT) for the month of September. Check our Moon Phase Calendar for dates and times in your city.
 | Full Moon: September 7, 2:09 P.M. EDT |
 | Last Quarter: September 14, 6:33 A.M. EDT |
 | New Moon: September 21, 3:54 P.M. EDT |
 | First Quarter: September 29, 7:54 P.M. EDT |
When is the next full Moon? Consult our Full Moon Calendar
Best Days in September 2025
Below are the best days for activities, based on the Moon’s sign and phase in September.
| Activity | Best Days |
| Harvesting aboveground crops | 2, 3, 29, 30 |
| Harvesting belowground crops | 11, 12 |
| Setting Eggs | 3-5, 13, 14, 30 |
| Fishing | 1-7, 21-30 |
Moon Facts & Folklore
- Usually, the Moon rises about 50 minutes later each day; but around the time of the autumnal equinox, it rises only around 30 minutes later in the United States—even less in Canada.
- Frost occurring in the dark of the moon kills fruit buds and blossoms, but frost in the light of the moon will not.
This is the BEST Cornbread Recipe! Made with cornmeal, creamed corn, and sweet corn – it’s gluten free, perfectly sweet, and PACKED with corn flavor.
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The reason I initially wanted to make this cornbread recipe is because I cannot stop making my instant pot chili (which is so good by the way) and it tastes extra delicious with a side of homemade cornbread. It’s fluffy, so moist, a little sweet—but not too sweet—and so good.
I’d been eating the chili “plain” but then decided it just needed a little something extra. And this, my friends, is exactly what I was craving.
Ingredients
This cornbread recipe contains THREE varieties of corn: cornmeal, creamed corn, and sweet corn.
- Butter – adds moisture and adds an amazing buttery flavor that pairs so well with the sweet corn.
- Granulated Sugar – adds the perfect amount of sweetness to compliment the corn. Some cornbread recipes call for sugar, while others don’t. It’s the great sugar divide! You can definitely try to omit the sugar if you fall in the latter camp. (*not tested)
- Eggs – binds everything together.
- Buttermilk – makes the cornbread ultra moist while also providing a nice tangy flavor.
- Yellow Cornmeal – the base for our cornbread. Most recipes will call for equal parts cornmeal and flour, but I really wanted to make the corn flavor and texture shine, so we’re just using cornmeal!
- Cream Style Corn and Sweet Corn – the creamed corn adds moisture and creaminess while the sweet corn adds a nice “pop” in every bite!
- Baking Soda – helps the cornbread achieve a light and fluffy texture.
- Salt – enhances other flavors and cuts the sweetness from the sugar and corn.
I highly recommend using store-bought buttermilk, but if you’re in a pinch, make your own! 1 cup buttermilk = 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice + your choice of milk filled to the 1 cup line. Let sit for 10 minutes, then proceed with the recipe.
How to make
This might just be the easiest cornbread recipe ever. Mix (in ONE bowl), bake, then face-plant into your delicious cornbread!
- Whisk together butter, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk in a large bowl.
- Pour batter into a cast-iron skillet.
- Bake for 40 minutes then serve and enjoy!
Don’t have a cast iron skillet? Try a greased non-stick baking dish instead: 8×8, 9×9, or even 9×13! *Baking times may vary.*
Is cornbread gluten-free?
This cornbread is gluten free, because it doesn’t contain any flour! Most cornbread recipes DO contain flour, so this recipe is awesome for our gluten-free folks.
Bonus: the lack of flour makes this cornbread moist, dense, and extra corn-y!
Variations
- Make it into muffins. Try my easy cornbread muffins recipe.
- Make it spicy/cheesy. Jalapeño cheddar cornbread to the rescue!
- Add pumpkin. Amp up those Fall flavors with this pumpkin cornbread recipe.
- Add sausage. Give these jalapeño cheddar smoked sausage corn muffins a go!
- Use your leftovers. Thanksgiving leftovers? Mix them in! Try my leftover turkey cornbread casserole recipe.
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How to store
Leftover cornbread will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
To reheat, bake or microwave until warmed through.
– Jennifer
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- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (15 oz) can cream style corn
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn drained
Grease a cast-iron skillet (or similar baking dish) with cooking spray.*
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk.
Using a spatula, fold in the rest of the ingredients.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until fully cooked.
Always preheat the oven.
Remove from oven and alllow to rest briefly before cutting into the
Will keep at room temp for 1 or 2 days
Refrigerator:5-7 Days
Freezer:2-3 Months
Reheat:Microwave or bake in oven until warm
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
You can also make this in a 9x13 in baking pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Cornbread Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 358 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 87mg29%
Sodium 269mg12%
Potassium 191mg5%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 125IU3%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Keywords: easy, gluten free, sweet corn
This post was originally published November 2, 2016 and has been updated to provide more detailed content.
