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harvest moon

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harvest moon, full moon occurring nearest to the autumnal equinox equinox , either of two points on the celestial sphere where the ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect. The vernal equinox, also known as "the first point of Aries," is the point at which the sun appears to cross the celestial equator from south to north.
..... Click the link for more information. , about Sept. 23. During harvest moon the retardation (later rising each night) of the moon is at a minimum because of the relation of the moon's path to the horizon. On several nights in succession the moonrise is at nearly the same time, and there is full moonlight almost from sunset to sunrise if the sky is unclouded.
harvest moon
the full moon occurring nearest to the autumnal equinox
harvest moon [′här·vəst ¦mün]
(astronomy)
A full moon that is seen nearest the autumnal equinox.
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Old Baltus Van Tassel moved about among his guests with a face dilated with content and goodhumor, round and jolly as the harvest moon.
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Irving, Washington View in context
The lane was moreover much rutted and broken up by the carriages which had recently transported articles of various kinds to the tournament; and it was dark, for the banks and bushes intercepted the light of the harvest moon.
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