安顺桥中秋灯展，成都，中国 Anshun Bridge illuminated for the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chengdu, China (© Philippe LEJEANVRE/Getty Images)

安顺桥中秋灯展，成都，中国 Anshun Bridge illuminated for the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chengdu, China (© Philippe LEJEANVRE/Getty Images)

千里共婵娟 To the moon and back

安顺桥，成都，中国

当秋月当空，空气中已透出冬日的气息，那份战栗感总会在记忆中久久萦绕。中秋节——亦称月节——作为中国最珍视的节日之一，为丰收时节的尾声增添了又一抹神话色彩。它在农历八月十五日庆祝，今年恰逢10月6日。相传此夜，月神嫦娥正俯瞰人间。

家人团聚共享月饼——这种圆形糕点内馅或甜或咸，滋味美妙。与亲朋相聚欣赏灯笼、赏月，享受真挚的团圆时光。中秋时节的安顺桥被灯笼点亮，它沐浴在光芒中，为节日增添华彩。今夜，让我们举杯庆祝，一起享受这个美好的节日吧！祝愿大家，花好月圆，喜乐平安！

Anshun Bridge, Chengdu, China

The shiver felt under a full autumn moon, when the air hints at winter's arrival, has a way of lingering in memory. One of China's most cherished holidays, the Mid-Autumn Festival—also known as the Moon Festival—adds another touch of magic to the end of the harvest season. It's celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month of the Chinese calendar—this year, on October 6. According to legend, it's also the night when the moon goddess Chang'e watches over the world.

Families gather to share mooncakes—round pastries filled with sweet or savory goodness—and enjoy lanterns, moon gazing, and heartfelt reunions. One of the most enchanting sights is the Anshun Bridge in Chengdu, China—seen in today's image—glowing in golden light to honor the festival. Its arches reflect in the Jin River, creating a dreamy scene. In the United States, communities with Asian heritage celebrate with lantern parades, mooncake tastings, and cultural gatherings in cities like San Francisco, New York, and Dallas. Tonight, let the light guide you to the moon and back.