Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Full Moon September 2026
The Full Moon in September 2026 occurs on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 18:49 CEST and is in the sign of Aries ♈.
Full Moon September 2026 — All Details
Time
18:49 CEST
Moon Name
Harvest Moon
Zodiac Sign
Aries ♈
Next New Moon
October 10, 2026
Full Moon September 2026: Highlights and Observation
What makes this Full Moon special
On September 26, 2026 the Moon is about 379,000 km from Earth, slightly below the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 6th closest of 13 Full Moons in 2026; the Full Moon of August (390,000 km) was about 11,000 km farther away, the one of October (369,000 km) will be about 11,000 km closer.
Observing from London
In London the Moon rises on September 26 at 18:21 BST and sets the following morning at 07:49; the Sun sets at 18:51 and rises the next morning at 06:54. The Full Moon is therefore above the horizon all night long. Other locations in the UK differ by a few minutes.
Observing Full Moon September 2026
Best Timing
Shortly after moonrise, the full moon is close to the horizon — ideal for photos with a foreground. City skylines, trees, or bodies of water yield impressive compositions. The live view shows the exact moonrise for your location.
Photography Tip
Short exposure (1/250s–1/500s), low ISO (100–400), telephoto range. Smartphone: tap the moon manually, slide exposure control down. Use a tripod for sharpness at long focal lengths.
The Harvest Moon: Name & Folklore
Harvest Moon: the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Its early rise on several evenings in a row once extended the harvest day.
Tip for September 2026
The Harvest Moon rises at nearly the same time on several consecutive evenings — multiple chances for the perfect twilight moonrise photo.
Frequently Asked Questions about Full Moon September 2026
When is the Full Moon in September 2026?
Saturday, September 26, 2026, at exactly 18:49 CEST. The exact local moonrise is shown in the live view on the homepage.
In which zodiac sign is the Full Moon of September 2026?
The Full Moon is in the sign of Aries ♈.
When is the next New Moon after the Full Moon of September 2026?
The next New Moon after the Full Moon in September is on October 10, 2026.
Why is the September full moon called “Harvest Moon”?
Harvest Moon: the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Its early rise on several evenings in a row once extended the harvest day.
Is the Full Moon of September 2026 a supermoon?
On September 26, 2026 the Moon is about 379,000 km from Earth, slightly below the mean distance of 384,400 km, so it is neither a supermoon nor a micromoon. Across the year it ranks 6th closest of 13 Full Moons in 2026; the Full Moon of August (390,000 km) was about 11,000 km farther away, the one of October (369,000 km) will be about 11,000 km closer.