why does a mid-autumn celebration take place during summer?

Question

If it's supposed to be celebrated in the middle of autumn (northern hemisphere), then why are the dates listed during summer? Summer doesn't end until September 22-23 (23rd this year).

Jack · Answer

August is always the harvest season. People held a series of ceremonies to thank God’s protection. The celebration is called the ‘Zhong Qiu’. In the mid-autumn festival, the temperature is getting colder and colder. Generally speaking, it is the best season to watch the moon. Therefore, the content of the festival was gradually replaced by watching the moon.

Teddy · Answer

lunar calendar～All the Chinese traditional festivals are based on this, even the birth date

Lucky · Answer

It's autumn now in China.

hugo · Answer

no，it's not in August. it is celebrate on the 15th day in 8th month of Lunar calendar

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Why does a "mid-autumn" celebration take place during summer?