Definitions

harvest moon

NOUN

full moon in autumn

Synonyms

WEAK

hunter's moon

Example Sentences

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The Harvest Moon is the name given to the full Moon that rises closest to the autumn equinox, traditionally a time for gathering crops.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

So after the hike, I’m going to stop and grab some sandwiches and lattes from Harvest Moon, which is one of our favorites and we go all the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

However, the "Harvest Moon" that will light up the skies on September 29, 2023, promises to be even more so given that it is a supermoon.

From DOGO News • Sep. 28, 2023

The fourth and final supermoon of the year, which will appear in September, is sometimes called a Harvest Moon.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2023

It was at the time of the Harvest Moon.

From Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children by Powers, Mabel