Moon calendar · Western calendar
Harvest Moon 2026
The full moon nearest the autumn equinox. Its light rises soon after sunset several evenings in a row, which once let farmers keep harvesting into the night. A time for thanks and completion.
Saturday, 26 September 2026 in New Delhi
Exact moment: 22:19, Saturday, 26 September 2026 (India time)
| New Delhi | Sat, 26 Sept 2026 | 22:19 |
|---|---|---|
| London | Sat, 26 Sept 2026 | 17:49 |
| New York | Sat, 26 Sept 2026 | 12:49 |
| Sydney | Thu, 2 Apr 2026 | 13:12 |
What it is
The full moon nearest the autumn equinox. Its light rises soon after sunset several evenings in a row, which once let farmers keep harvesting into the night. A time for thanks and completion. A full moon is traditionally associated in many spiritual practices with completion, reflection and gratitude.
A suggested practice
Reflection and gratitude · about 5 minutes
- Take five minutes to appreciate your progress and consider what you would like to release.
Affirmation
I am grateful for how far I have come.
Reflection question
What has come to fullness in my life this month?
These names were gathered by North American almanacs from Native American, colonial American and European traditions, and they follow the Northern Hemisphere seasons. Different peoples use many other names. For southern cities, only the Harvest Moon, Hunter’s Moon (by the southern autumn equinox) and Blue Moon are shown.
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Astrological and traditional meanings are offered for reflection and cultural understanding. They are symbolic, not scientific predictions, and never a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice.