harvest moon

noun

: the full moon nearest the time of the September equinox

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The hunter’s moon is the first full moon after the harvest moon. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Oct. 2024 However, depending on the year, the harvest moon can fall in either September or October. Ariana Garcia, Chron, 18 Sep. 2024 That effect will be further amplified by the fact that Tuesday night’s harvest moon will also coincide with a supermoon. Anna Gordon, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024 The hunter’s moon is the first full moon following the harvest moon. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for harvest moon 

Word History

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of harvest moon was in 1706

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“Harvest moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harvest%20moon. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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harvest moon

noun
: the full moon nearest the time of the September equinox

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