The Harvest Moon, the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, will rise Saturday night, Sept. 26, 2026. This year’s equinox occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8:05 p.m. EDT. The Harvest Moon rises shortly after sunset for several nights in a row, providing bright evening light that historically helped farmers gather crops. It may appear yellow or orange near the horizon because of atmospheric scattering, then turn brighter and whiter as it climbs higher. Also called the Corn, Autumn, Falling Leaves, or Rutting Moon, it will be visible to anyone with a clear view of the sky, without special equipment. https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/harvest-moon-2026-when-to-see-septembers-full-moon/1936387