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2026 Harvest Moon: When Is It and How to See It
The moon will appear full for three days, and sky watchers can also spot Saturn just after 9 p.m. local time, Space.com said.
- The Harvest Moon reaches full illumination at 12:49 p.m. ET today, according to the Farmers Almanac, offering bright celestial display for observers across the night sky.
- Named for its proximity to the autumn equinox, the Harvest Moon provided farmers with extra light for collecting crops and replaces the Full Corn Moon in September.
- The Moon will appear full for three days; positioned directly above Saturn, it remains visible in the night sky after 9 p.m. local time for sky watchers.
- Observers may notice the Moon appearing larger or redder than usual near the horizon, a visual effect known as the moon illusion caused by nearby objects for comparison.
- Following this event, the Hunters Moon arrives in October, succeeded by the Beaver Moon and Cold Moon later this year; next year's Moon falls on Sept. 15.
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