# The Harvest Moon

> The Harvest Moon: where the name comes from, other names (Corn Moon), UK dates and times for 2026–2028, and simple ways to mark it.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/full-moons/harvest-moon
Updated: 2026-10-30

The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Around then the moon rises only a little later each night, giving farmers extra light to bring in the harvest. The next one is on 16 September 2027 at 00:04 BST UK time.

## Dates and UK times

Calculated with astronomy-engine. Moonrise is for London on the day of the full moon.

| Name | Date | Exact full moon | Moonrise (London) | Supermoon? |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Harvest Moon | 26 September 2026 | 17:49 BST | 18:27 | No |
| Harvest Moon | 16 September 2027 | 00:04 BST | 18:46 | No |
| Harvest Moon | 3 October 2028 | 17:25 BST | 17:57 | No |

## Other names

It is also known as the Corn Moon. Most popular moon names today come from the North American Farmer's Almanac, which collected names from Native American, colonial and European sources. Old English and Celtic month names are a different tradition, and few authentic British moon names survive.

## Ways to mark it

- Step outside at moonrise and watch it clear the horizon, when it looks largest.
- Write down what has grown since the last new moon, and what you are ready to let go of.
- Set crystals on a windowsill overnight, the traditional way to cleanse them (bring in soft or water-sensitive stones if it is damp).
- Light a white or silver candle and sit quietly for ten minutes.

## Photographing the full moon

Shoot at moonrise, when there is still some light in the sky and the moon sits near buildings or trees for scale. On a phone, tap the moon and drag the exposure down until surface detail shows.

## Questions

**When is the next Harvest Moon?**

16 September 2027 at 00:04 BST UK time.

**Why is it called the Harvest Moon?**

It is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Around then the moon rises only a little later each night, giving farmers extra light to bring in the harvest.

**What crystals are best for the The Harvest Moon?**

Moonstone, selenite and clear quartz are the classic full moon crystals, and they suit the The Harvest Moon too. Many people also leave their whole collection out to charge overnight. Keep water-sensitive stones such as [selenite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/selenite) indoors on a windowsill rather than outside in the dew.

## Related

- [All full moon names](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/full-moons)
- [Moon phase calendar](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar)
- [Full moon rituals guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/full-moon-names-and-rituals)

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