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Ready for the harvest moon this weekend? Here’s what you’ll see in the sky

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Rana, U. (2026, September 25). Ready for the harvest moon this weekend? Here’s what you’ll see in the sky. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12072908/harvest-moon-september-2026/

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Global News · collected 2026-09-25 · by Uday Rana

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This weekend marks the appearance of the harvest moon in Canadian skies, the tenth full moon of the year. Named for the extra light it provides during autumn's shorter days, this lunar event typically occurs in September but occasionally in October. Despite peaking at 12:49 pm Eastern on Saturday when it is not visible from Canada, skywatchers can enjoy a nearly full moon from Friday night through Sunday night. The Weather Network predicts the moon will be over 99% illuminated during this period.
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This weekend, Canadians will witness the 10th full moon of the year, known as the harvest moon. According to NASA, this term refers to the full moon closest to the start of autumn, providing extra light in the evening for fall harvests when days are shorter and nights come earlier. The term “corn moon” also applies since corn is typically harvested during this period in parts of the northern United States and Canada.

However, the exact moment of fullness occurs at 12:49 pm Eastern Time on Saturday, when the moon will be on the opposite side of Earth from North America. Despite this timing, the moon will still appear nearly full throughout Friday night to Sunday night, offering skywatchers a spectacular view.

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Canada Canadians NASA United States the Old Farmers’ Almanac

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Canada GPE · 2× Canadians NORP · 2× German NORP · 1× NASA ORG · 1× Neil Young PERSON · 1× New Glasgow GPE · 1× Nova Scotia GPE · 1× RCMP ORG · 1× United States GPE · 1× the Old Farmers’ Almanac ORG · 1×

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It is also referred to as the “corn moon,” in a reference to the main fall crop being harvested in the northern United States and parts of Canada during this time of year.
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🔮 Canadians will be treated to the 10th full moon of the year this weekend, with the harvest moon appearing in the skies.

Claims (17 extracted, 4 hedged)

Crank up that Neil Young playlist — a harvest moon is on its way this weekend. asserted
moon → crank → way
Canadians will be treated to the 10th full moon of the year this weekend, with the harvest moon appearing in the skies. asserted
moon → treat → skies
The term “harvest moon” refers to the full moon that occurs closest to the start of autumn, according to NASA. uncertain
that → refer → NASA
The moon is named for the fall harvest because it provides extra evening moonlight during the fall harvest as the day gets shorter and the sun sets earlier. asserted
sun → name → harvest
The harvest moon typically occurs in September, although occasionally it happens in October. asserted
it → occur → October
It is also referred to as the “corn moon,” in a reference to the main fall crop being harvested in the northern United States and parts of Canada during this time of year. asserted
It → refer → year
Get breaking National news Unfortunately for Canadians, the moon will reach its exact full phase at 12:49 pm Eastern, when the moon is on the other side of the planet, according to the Old Farmers’ Almanac. uncertain
moon → get → Almanac
But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the sight of the moon “appearing” nearly full through Friday night to Sunday night. asserted
moon → mean → night
Canada’s foreign minister set to speak after German trade, security talks - Nova Scotia government is cutting off funding to a homeless shelter in New Glasgow - asserted
government → set → Glasgow
Ex-RCMP official convicted of breaching secrets law granted day parole - asserted
official → convict → parole
Report on Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT conversations shocks B.C. attorney general The moon will appear “over 99 per cent illuminated,” according to the Weather Network. “A Full Moon rises around sunset and sets at sunrise, since it sits opposite the Sun. uncertain
it → shock → Sun
You don’t need to observe it at the exact listed time. asserted
You → need → time
If clouds interfere one night, try again the night before or after— it will still appear full,” the Old Farmers’ Almanac says. asserted
Almanac → interfere → ?
2026 is set to see 13 full moons, instead of the typical 12. asserted
2026 → set → 12
This is because the month of May had two full moons. uncertain
month → have → moons
The next moon that will reach its fullest will be the “hunter’s moon,” shortly after midnight on Monday, Oct. 26. asserted
that → reach → Monday
This will be followed by two more full moons, on Nov. 24 and Dec. 23. asserted
This → follow → Nov.
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