25/09/2026
π HARVEST MOON 2026: LOOK UP THIS SATURDAY
The UK could be treated to a beautiful Harvest Moon this weekend, just days after the autumn equinox. πΎπ
The full Moon reaches its fullest point at 17:49 BST on Saturday, 26 September, although it will still be below the horizon for much of the UK at that exact moment. It will rise shortly afterwards and appear almost completely full throughout Saturday evening.
The Harvest Moon gets its name from being the full Moon closest to the autumn equinox. Traditionally, its bright evening light helped farmers continue gathering crops after sunset.
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Want to see it looking orange or red? Watch as it rises near the horizon, where the Moonβs light travels through more of Earthβs atmosphere, making warmer colours more noticeable.
βοΈ Weather could make a difference: clearer conditions are currently more likely across parts of southern and eastern England, while western areas, Scotland and Northern Ireland may see more cloud or rain.
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Saturday, 26 September 2026