India, Sept. 24 -- The Harvest Moon 2026 is set to light up the September sky this weekend. It is the Full Moon closest to the September equinox, which occurred on September 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, the Harvest Moon reaches peak illumination on September 26, 2026, although the exact local date and time vary by country.

For skywatchers, the best opportunity is generally around local moonrise shortly after sunset, when the Moon appears low above the eastern horizon. This year also brings an additional attraction: the Harvest Moon will appear near Saturn in the evening sky.

Harvest Moon Date 2026

The Harvest Moon will occur on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in much of the world. The exact Full Moon occurs at 16:49 UTC, or ...