Definitions

harvest moon

NOUN

full moon in autumn

Synonyms

WEAK

hunter's moon

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Just last week, you could find breathwork experiences, yoga sessions, forest bathing and other activities in the full moonlight to celebrate the arrival of the harvest moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Boxer would even come out at nights and work for an hour or two on his own by the light of the harvest moon.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell