The Harvest Moon is the closest full Moon to the autumnal equinox (usually Sep. 22). Its name refers to centuries ago during the harvest season when the farmers need to work late into the night using the help of the Moon's light. In most years, the Harvest Moon falls in September, but this is one, it falls in October. From UAE, the Harvest Moon will be on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, appearing opposite the Sun at 18:05 local time.