Farmers' Almanac
full moons

Today at 12:03 pm (Eastern) the moon will be full. This moon is traditionally known as the “full corn moon.” This full moon’s name is attributed to Native Americans because it marked the time of year when corn was supposed to be harvested. Sometimes September’s full moon is known as the “harvest moon,” but this… Continue Reading »

Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Wolf Moon … Worm Moon? (Ew!) Have you ever wondered what all of these different names for the Moon mean, or where they all came from?

June is the month for strawberries. It should come as no suprise that this month’s Full Moon would be named after the sweet fruit that many harvest during this time of year. According to tradition, this name was universal to every Algonquin tribe; however, in Europe they called it the Rose Moon. In 2009 the… Continue Reading »

April is known for its showers and ever-warming temperatures, but it is also known as a month when spring flowers begin to show up. Herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. As the name infers, the flowers are pink in color, thus the name for… Continue Reading »

Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.

On November 13th at 1:17 a.m., the moon will be full. Learn why this month’s full moon is called the Full Beaver Moon.

October’s full moon is often referred to as the Full Hunter’s Moon, Blood Moon, or Sanguine Moon. Many moons ago, Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. The leaves are falling from trees, the deer are fattened, and it’s time to begin storing up meat for the long winter ahead. Because the fields… Continue Reading »

Full moon names have interesting stories behind them. Discover why September’s full moon is often referred to as the Full Harvest Moon.

For centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon here.