Rain is forecast across South Korea on Chuseok, the Korean harvest holiday, with showers expected to begin in the afternoon and continue nationwide, according to 한겨레. The rain is likely to obscure the full moon that traditionally marks the holiday, the outlet reported.
한겨레's headline described the moon as hidden behind rain clouds, with raindrops expected nationwide on the 25th. A separate forecast carried by Daum's weather segment said afternoon rain would make the full moon difficult to see. 경향신문 reported the same outlook, describing weak raindrops spreading across the country from tomorrow afternoon.
Regional forecasts varied. 연합뉴스 reported that North Jeolla Province would be cloudy with rain starting during the day, and daytime temperatures there between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. 뉴시스 reported that the South Chungcheong region would see thick fog through the morning, occasional rain, and a daily temperature range of about 10 degrees.
The holiday, known as Chuseok, falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when the moon is at its fullest. Moon viewing is a long-standing part of the observance, though the reports indicate cloud cover and precipitation could stand in the way this year.
Forecasts point to rain arriving from the afternoon and persisting through the evening, which is when the moon would normally be visible. Anyone hoping to see it should check updated local forecasts for their area before the evening.
