2026-07-20
Chuseok Holiday: When Will the Mid-Autumn Full Moon Rise and Set?
Find out when the Chuseok full moon will rise and set across various Korean cities this year. Get details on the peak viewing time and Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic's holiday hours.
Chuseok Holiday: When Will the Mid-Autumn Full Moon Rise and Set?
Are you enjoying your Chuseok holiday?
Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic has been dedicated to the eye health of more people during the Chuseok holiday,
and this Wednesday and Thursday, we provided thorough and meticulous examinations and treatments.
Today, on Chuseok itself, after morning appointments,
all the staff at Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic will also take a short break to meet with loved ones
and recharge to face the upcoming October with renewed energy!
Many of you might be wondering about the time the ‘full moon’ rises today on Chuseok!
I believe this full moon will appear exceptionally clear.
This Mid-Autumn full moon is expected to rise around 6:23 PM on the 29th
and reach its most complete ‘full’ form, appearing perfectly round, around 7 PM.
The time the moon will be highest in the sky
is said to be around 0:37 AM on the 30th, past midnight!
Of course, the moonrise time will vary slightly by region.
As Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic receives patients from various parts of the country, including Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan, and Ulsan,
here are the Mid-Autumn full moonrise times for each region:
Region | Full Moonrise Time | Moonset Time (Morning of 30th) |
Seoul | 18:23 | 7:02 |
Incheon | 18:24 | 7:03 |
Daejeon | 18:21 | 7:00 |
Daegu | 18:16 | 6:55 |
Gwangju | 18:24 | 7:02 |
Busan | 18:14 | 6:52 |
Ulsan | 18:14 | 6:51 |
Sejong | 18:22 | 7:00 |
There was much anticipation that this Chuseok holiday would be clear and cool, without late summer heat,
allowing us to see a full moon as large as the previous Super Blue Moon.
I hope the good weather continues through tonight.
Have a wonderful Chuseok holiday! : )
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Chuseok full moon rise?
This Mid-Autumn full moon is expected to rise around 6:23 PM on September 29th. There may be slight variations in rise time depending on the region.
When is the full moon highest in the sky?
The moon is expected to be highest in the sky around 0:37 AM on September 30th, past midnight. This time may vary slightly by region.
When does the full moon rise and set in Seoul?
In Seoul, the full moon is expected to rise at 6:23 PM on September 29th and set at 7:02 AM on September 30th.
When does the full moon rise and set in Busan?
In Busan, the full moon is expected to rise at 6:14 PM on September 29th and set at 6:52 AM on September 30th.
Did Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic provide treatment during the Chuseok holiday?
Yes, Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic conducted thorough and meticulous examinations and treatments on Wednesday and Thursday during the Chuseok holiday to support the eye health of more people.