harvest moon

noun

: the full moon nearest the time of the September equinox

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The time traditionally represented an ideal period for farmers to harvest their crops later into the night, hence the name harvest moon, the Old Farmer's Almanac says. 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 September’s full moon is often called the harvest moon. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Matheson shared on Instagram that she had been born under a harvest moon, also saying that her delivery was the third to occur at home, praising Spencer. Avalon Hester, People.com, 26 June 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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harvest moon

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

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