Definitions

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 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

A harvest moon would cast shadows forever of a man walking upright, his dog bouncing after him.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong