2026, September 25-29: Harvest Moon and Saturn Share the Autumn Sky During the Season’s First Week

September 25-29, 2026: The Harvest Moon occurs September 26 and appears near Saturn during several evenings. Learn why the moon rises later each night while changing little in altitude after sunset.

2026, September 19-23: Moon Waxes Toward Harvest Moon

September 19-23, 2026: The Waxing Gibbous Moon appears farther eastward in front of Sagittarius and Capricornus as the Harvest Moon approaches.

2025, October 6: Full Harvest Moon and Planets in the Autumn Sky

October 6, 2025: The 2025 Harvest Moon shines brightly tonight, marking the first Full moon of autumn. Watch its changing separation from Saturn, while Venus and Jupiter gleam before sunrise.

2025, October 1: Morning Planet Parade Fades as Harvest Moon Approaches

October 1, 2025: On October 1, 2025, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn stretch across the morning sky, though Saturn and Neptune are fading into the horizon’s thicker atmosphere. The evening gibbous moon shines ahead of the Harvest Moon on October 6.

2025, September 30-October 7: Harvest Moon – A Seasonal Full Moon Near the Autumn Equinox

September 30-October 7, 2025: The Harvest Moon, the Full Moon closest to the autumn equinox, rises in early October 2025. Learn why its light has guided farmers for centuries and how to watch its nightly change.

2024, September 14-18: The Harvest Moon Effect

September 14-18, 2024: The Harvest Moon effect is observable during these five nights. This is the 4th full moon during summer.

2023, September 29: Morning Harvest Moon, Jupiter, Saturn Bookend Moon

September 29, 2023: The Harvest supermoon shines in the western sky before sunrise. The lunar orb appears between Jupiter and Saturn.

2023, September 28: Harvest Moon at Perigee, Bright Planets

September 28, 2023: The Harvest supermoon is in the sky all night beginning at sunset tonight. Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible during the nighttime hours.