Synonyms

harvest moon

American

noun

the moon at and about the period of fullness that is nearest to the autumnal equinox.

harvest moon British

noun

the full moon occurring nearest to the autumnal equinox

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Etymology

Origin of harvest moon

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

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An alternative definition is any full Moon within 360,000km of the centre of the Earth - and under this interpretation October's Harvest Moon would not qualify.

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

It will also be a Harvest Moon, rising on September 18, 2024.

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

About a week after Mantelish and his U-League crew first arrived here, you did pass out on one occasion while we were on the Harvest Moon with them.

From Legacy by Schmitz, James H.

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