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harvest moon

noun as in full moon in autumn

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hunter's moon

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

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The harvest moon refers to the full moon that appears closest to the fall equinox.

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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.

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

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A hunter’s moon is the full moon that follows the harvest moon, which is the full moon closest to the September equinox, according to EarthSky.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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