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NEW YORK (PIX11) – Autumn has brought crisp air and cooler temperatures, making this weekend a good time to look up at the night sky for the Harvest Moon.
When is the Harvest Moon for 2026?
The Harvest Moon will reach its full phase on Saturday, at 12:49 p.m., in NYC, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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The orange moon will look full for about three days, so there will be several chances to see it if the skies are clear.
The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. It usually happens in September, but it can fall in October depending on how the lunar cycle lines up with the calendar.
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What is the Harvest Moon?
The name dates back to farmers who relied on the extra light from the moon to help gather crops in the evening…