There are 13 full moons in 2026 — one more than the usual 12. When two full moons occur in the same calendar month, the second is traditionally called a Blue Moon. This year's Blue Moon falls in July 2026.
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What makes a full moon "full"? A full moon occurs at the precise moment when the Moon is exactly opposite the Sun as seen from Earth — 180° of separation. The Moon appears full for about three days around this moment, but the astronomical full moon is a specific instant in time.
2026 Full Moon Calendar
| Month | Date (UTC) | Traditional Name | Zodiac Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 Jan — 22:03 | 🐺 Wolf Moon | Cancer |
| February | 12 Feb — 13:53 | ❄️ Snow Moon | Leo |
| March | 14 Mar — 06:55 | 🪱 Worm Moon | Virgo |
| April | 2 Apr — 03:12 | 🌸 Pink Moon | Libra |
| May | 1 May — 18:23 | 🌺 Flower Moon | Scorpio |
| June | 31 May — 08:45 | 🍓 Strawberry Moon | Sagittarius |
| July | 30 Jun — 00:17 | 🦌 Buck Moon | Capricorn |
| July (Blue) | 29 Jul — 14:36 | 🔵 Blue Moon | Aquarius |
| August | 28 Aug — 04:10 | 🐟 Sturgeon Moon | Pisces |
| September | 26 Sep — 17:49 | 🌽 Corn Moon | Aries |
| October | 26 Oct — 07:12 | 🍂 Hunter's Moon | Taurus |
| November | 24 Nov — 21:53 | 🦦 Beaver Moon | Gemini |
| December | 24 Dec — 14:28 | ❄️ Cold Moon | Cancer |
The Traditional Names of Full Moons
The popular names for each full moon come primarily from Native American traditions — particularly those of the Algonquin peoples of northeastern North America — adopted and popularised by colonial American farmers and later cemented in the Maine Farmer's Almanac during the 1930s and 1940s. Different tribes had different names, and many European traditions assigned their own names. The names below reflect the most commonly used modern versions.
🐺 January — Wolf Moon
Named for the howling of wolves heard outside villages in the cold depths of winter. January is typically the coldest month in the Northern Hemisphere, and wolves were historically more vocal and visible during this harsh season as they searched for food. The Wolf Moon is also sometimes called the Old Moon or the Ice Moon.
❄️ February — Snow Moon
February traditionally brings the heaviest snowfall of the year in many parts of North America, giving this full moon its name. It is also sometimes called the Hunger Moon, reflecting the difficulty of finding food in deep winter — hunting was especially hard in heavy snow.
🪱 March — Worm Moon
As temperatures begin to rise in March, the ground softens and earthworms begin to emerge. Their castings appear on the thawed soil, attracting robins and signalling the approaching spring. The Worm Moon is the last full moon of winter (before the spring equinox) or the first of spring, depending on the year.
🌸 April — Pink Moon
Despite its name, the Pink Moon is not actually pink. It is named after the pink wildflower Phlox subulata (wild ground phlox), one of the first widespread spring flowers to bloom in eastern North America. It is also called the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon.
🌺 May — Flower Moon
May's full moon earns its name from the abundance of flowers blooming across the Northern Hemisphere during this month. It is sometimes called the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon, reflecting the agricultural activities of the season and the richness of spring pasture.
🍓 June — Strawberry Moon
The Strawberry Moon marks the beginning of the short strawberry harvesting season in northeastern North America. It is also called the Rose Moon in European tradition and the Mead Moon or Honey Moon — the latter being the origin of the word "honeymoon," as June weddings were traditionally followed by a month of mead-drinking.
🦌 July — Buck Moon
In July, male deer (bucks) begin to grow their new antlers, making this full moon a marker of this annual cycle. It is also called the Thunder Moon for the frequency of thunderstorms during summer in North America, and the Hay Moon for the hay-making season.
🔵 Blue Moon
A Blue Moon is the second full moon in a calendar month (or by an older definition, the third full moon in a season containing four full moons). Blue Moons occur roughly every 2.5 years — hence the expression "once in a blue moon." Despite the name, Blue Moons are not blue in colour, though smoke or dust in the atmosphere can occasionally give the Moon a bluish tint.
🐟 August — Sturgeon Moon
Named by Native American tribes of the Great Lakes region, where the giant sturgeon fish was most readily caught in August. The Sturgeon Moon is also called the Green Corn Moon and the Grain Moon, reflecting the approaching harvest season.
🌽 September — Corn Moon / Harvest Moon
The full moon closest to the autumn equinox is called the Harvest Moon, and it falls in September in most years (sometimes October). The Harvest Moon rises close to sunset for several consecutive nights, providing extended moonlit evenings that historically allowed farmers to work late in the fields bringing in their crops.
🍂 October — Hunter's Moon
The Hunter's Moon follows the Harvest Moon and shares its characteristic of rising near sunset for several consecutive nights. With crops cleared from the fields, hunters could spot and follow prey more easily in the open landscape. It is also called the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon.
🦦 November — Beaver Moon
November's full moon marks the time when beavers were actively setting their winter stores and when trappers would set their beaver traps before the water froze. It is also called the Frost Moon and the Mourning Moon in some traditions.
❄️ December — Cold Moon
The final full moon of the year occurs as winter takes hold in earnest. The Cold Moon is also called the Long Night Moon because December nights are the longest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Some traditions call it the Oak Moon, associated with the winter solstice.
What is a Supermoon?
A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the Moon being near its closest point to Earth (perigee). Supermoons appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a full moon at its farthest point (apogee). Read our complete guide to supermoons for more details.
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