harvest moon

noun

: the full moon nearest the time of the September equinox

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October’s full moon follows the harvest moon, the full moon that follows the autumnal equinox. — Karlee Van De Venter, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026 Sometimes the harvest moon shines in October, pushing the hunter’s moon to November, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 But first, here's what to know about this month's harvest moon. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Read your full harvest moon horoscope below, broken down by every star sign. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harvest moon

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First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of harvest moon was in 1706

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“Harvest moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harvest%20moon. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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harvest moon

noun
: the full moon nearest the time of the September equinox

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