harvest moon

NOUN

full moon in autumn

Synonyms

WEAK

hunter's moon

Example Sentences

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One morning in my homeroom, the teacher asked what a harvest moon was.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

According to his online profile, this 4 1/2-month-old ink spot with harvest moon eyes lived for belly rubs.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

The harvest moon is the name given to the full moon that occurs nearest to the autumn equinox, which this year occurs on 22 September.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

The harvest moon, the full moon closest to the fall equinox, is associated with farming.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Big orange harvest moon in your piece of sky yet?

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool