harvest moon

noun

: the full moon nearest the time of the September equinox

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The October full moon is called the harvest moon, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Mike Haskey, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Rising near the autumnal equinox, farmers would work under the light of the harvest moon to bring in the last of summer's bounty. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025 Why is it called a harvest moon? Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Unlike other full moons, the harvest moon rises just after sunset for several consecutive days, creating an extended period of natural light in the early evening. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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harvest moon

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

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