Category: Full Moon

Quick Facts about the Cold Moon The December full moon is traditionally called the “cold moon,” a name associated with the arrival of winter and falling temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2026, it reaches peak illumination at 01:28 UTC on December 24. It is also the closest full moon to Earth in 2026, making…

Quick Facts about the Beaver’s Moon The November Full Moon is traditionally called the Beaver Moon. The name is associated with beavers preparing for winter and with the seasonal trapping of beavers in North America. In 2026, the Full Moon reaches peak illumination on November 24 at 14:53 UTC. It is also a Supermoon because…

Quick Facts about the Hunter’s Moon The October Full Moon is traditionally called the Hunter’s Moon. It follows the Harvest Moon and was associated with hunting and preserving meat for the coming winter. In 2026, it reaches peak illumination at 04:11 UTC on October 26. For the dates of every full moon in 2026, see…

Quick Facts about the Harvest Moon The September Full Moon is known as the Harvest Moon in 2026 because it is the Full Moon closest to the September equinox. It reaches peak illumination on September 26 at 16:49 UTC, just three days after the September equinox. The Harvest Moon has a long connection with agriculture…

Quick Facts about the Sturgeon Moon The August Full Moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, reaches peak illumination on August 28, 2026. The name comes from the sturgeon fishing season traditionally associated with late summer around the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 2026 Sturgeon Moon is especially notable because it coincides with a deep…

Quick Facts about the buck Moon The July Full Moon is traditionally known as the Buck Moon because male deer grow new antlers during this part of the year. In 2026, the Full Moon reaches peak illumination on July 29 at about 14:36 UTC. The Moon will appear full on the nights around the peak,…

Quick Facts about the Strawberry Moon The June Full Moon is traditionally known as the Strawberry Moon. In 2026, it reaches peak illumination on June 29 at 23:57 UTC. The name is associated with the seasonal strawberry harvest in parts of North America. The 2026 Strawberry Moon is also notable for its low path across…

Quick Facts about the flower moon The May Full Moon is traditionally known as the Flower Moon, a name associated with the widespread blooming of flowers during late spring in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2026, the Flower Moon reaches peak illumination on May 31 at 08:45 UTC. It is also the second Full Moon of…

Quick Facts about the Pink Moon The April Full Moon is traditionally known as the Pink Moon, a name linked to the blooming of pink phlox flowers in parts of North America during spring. In 2026, the Pink Moon reaches peak illumination on April 2 at 02:11 UTC. Despite its name, the Moon does not…

Quick Facts about the Worm Moon The March full moon is traditionally known as the Worm Moon, a name associated with the return of earthworm activity as winter ends and the soil begins to warm. In 2026, the Worm Moon reaches peak illumination on March 3 at 11:38 UTC and coincides with a total lunar…