harvest moon

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

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.

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

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.

In Japan, the moon is also called Imo Meigetsu, or the potato harvest moon, and sweet potatoes or taro might be offered alongside moon viewing festivals.