harvest moon

noun

: the full moon nearest the time of the September equinox

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The harvest moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, which this year is Sept. 22. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024 With the start of moonlight farming, the harvest moon was born. Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024 Moonlight became an essential part of farming, and the harvest moon was born. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024 During this time, hunters could spot deer and other game more easily because fields had recently been reaped under the harvest moon. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for harvest moon 

Word History

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Feb. 2025.

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harvest moon

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

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