Harvest Moon 2026 in September
The Harvest Moon 2026 is on Saturday, September 26. It will be the tenth full moon of 2026.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the Full Harvest Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2026’s Harvest Moon in September
The September Harvest Moon is on Saturday, September 26th. The Harvest Moon will be the tenth full moon of the year.
The September 26 Harvest Moon is the first full moon of Autumn as the first to occur after the Autumnal Equinox. Depending on the year, the September Full Moon is either the last Summer Full Moon or the first Autumn Full Moon
When is the Full Harvest Moon in 2026?
The peak of the Full Harvest Moon is 12:49 PM EDT on September 26th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The September 26 Harvest Moon will be the full moon in Aries.
Related: Learn more about the Harvest Moon in 2027.
Names for the September Full Moon
In 2026, the September Full Moon will be called the Full Harvest Moon. The nickname is inspired by nature and agriculture as well as the timing of the Fall Equinox. The full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox is called the Harvest Moon.
Will there be a lunar eclipse during the Harvest Moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the Harvest Moon in 2026. The Worm Moon and Sturgeon Moon will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon during the full moon?
No, there will be not be a full supermoon in September. The 2026 super full moons will be during the Wolf Moon, Beaver Moon, and Cold Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Moon Phases for the Harvest Moon
Below are the four core moon phases for the September Harvest Moon, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start in September and end in October.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| New Harvest Moon | Thu, September 10, 11:27 p.m. EDT | Summer |
| First Quarter | Fri, September 18, 4:44 p.m. EDT | Summer |
| Full Harvest Moon | Sat, September 26, 12:49 p.m. EDT | Autumn |
| Last Quarter | Sat, October 3, 9:25 a.m. EDT | Autumn |
Full Moons this Year in 2026
The Harvest Moon is one of the thirteen full moons this year. The others are
- Wolf Moon 2026 was in January
- Snow Moon 2026 was in February
- Worm Moon 2026 was in March
- Pink Moon 2026 is in April
- Flower Moon 2026 is in May
- Blue Moon 2026 is at the end of May
- Strawberry Moon 2026 is in June
- Buck Moon 2026 is in July
- Sturgeon Moon 2026 is in August
- Hunter’s Moon 2026 is in October
- Beaver Moon 2026 is in November
- Cold Moon 2026 is in December
Sources
The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.