When and how to see the Harvest Moon in 2026

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:46:15 UTCUpdated Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:46:15 UTCOriginal reporting: BBC Science

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September's full Moon will rise across on Saturday 26 September.

The best viewing conditions currently look to be across southern and eastern parts of the UK.

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September's full Moon will rise across on Saturday 26 September.
Reported by BBC Science and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:46:15 UTC.

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