A full Moon at night is impossible to ignore, but have you ever seen our natural satellite during the day? Most people don’t realize it, but the sight of a daytime Moon in a blue sky is just as common as seeing one in a dark sky at night. How can that be? After all,
When two full Moons appear in a single month, the second one is usually called a Blue Moon. However, there is proof that this popular definition may be a misunderstanding picked up by mainstream media in the 1940s! Learn about different definitions for a Blue Moon, when the next one will occur, superstitions, and ways
Full Moons are mysterious, magical, and important ways to mark the passage of time. Each month, the Farmers’ Almanac celebrates the monthly full Moon noting their traditional and alternative names (Sturgeon Moon, Beaver Moon, Harvest Moon, etc.). Most of these names come from the Algonquin, a Native American peoples that once inhabited large areas of
The next full Moon, the Full Beaver Moon, will occur on November 5, 2025 at 8:19 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (5:19 a.m. PST and 1:19 p.m. in London). This be the second supermoon of three in a row! Our Full Moon Calendar here lists all the full Moon dates, times, and names for this year
The full Moon August 2026 is a fishy one indeed – the full “Sturgeon Moon.” Named for abundant fishing, particularly of lake sturgeon in late summer, the August Moon also has a variety of other names, each with connections to different cultures and the bounty of the season. Full Moon August 2026 Friday, August 28* (Thursday,
There will be two full Moons in May 2026. The first one, known as the Flower Moon, occurs on May 1, 2026 at 1:23 p.m. Eastern (10:23 a.m. Pacific; 6:23 p.m. in London). The second full Moon, the Blue Moon, occurs on May 31, 2026 at 4:45 a.m. Eastern (1:45 a.m. Pacific; 9:45 a.m. in
The full Moon July 2026 comes when nature is in full-growth. Crops are either ripening or beginning to be harvested. The annual rite of you-pick strawberries wraps up in the beginning of the month and folks in the Midwest check to see if the corn is “knee high by the Fourth of July.” But why
The full Moon December 2025 arrives when the chill of winter settles over the land, casting a brilliant light over the frozen landscape and emphasizing the quiet stillness of the season. This particular full Moon is commonly referred to as the “Cold Moon” due to its association with low temperatures, however, its significance extends far
As cooler breezes blow, trees burst with fiery colors, and nights get longer, you may ask yourself, “What great things may come with this new season?” Occurring one week after the equinox, September’s Full Harvest Moon will be the first full Moon of fall, the fourth supermoon in a row, and the last supermoon of
Learn how the astrology of the full Moon each month may affect you according to your zodiac sign and gain insights into your personal life, career, and more. Whether you’re looking for understanding, strength, or just want to feel closer to the universe, our Full Moon Horoscopes shine a light to help you handle life’s