Get to know one of the winter sky's most recognizable figures.

Why is January's Full Moon is named after a wolf?

It's a cruel reality that, just when the night air turns coldest, the night sky is at its brightest. But why? We have the answer!

The full Moon October 2025 is intriguing, as it is a Super Full Moon. October’s “Hunter’s Moon” has many more associations than ghosts and goblins on one day of the month. Full Moon October 2025: Monday, October 6Peak Illumination: 11:48 p.m. Eastern Time Full Moon Calendar Why Is The October Full Moon The Hunter’s Moon

Since the beginning of time, the Moon has held a mystical fascination for mankind, and gets blamed for a lot of crazy things happening. How many of these legends about the Moon have you heard?

The full Moon September 2025 marks a time to reap what was sewn in the spring. After months of soaking in life-giving rays from the Sun and rainwater from the clouds—combined with careful tending from gardeners and farmers—there are grains to be stored and fruits and vegetables to be canned. It’s a time to celebrate

Ever wonder why Full Moon calendars sometimes list daylight hours? Find out why!

The full Moon June 2026 is one of the sweetest of the year—the Strawberry Moon. But why does the full Moon in June have such a berry-licious name, and what other names are associated with the astronomical event every June in other cultures? June 2026 Full Moon: Monday, June 29, 2026Peak Illumination: 3:44 a.m. Eastern Time Full

The full Moon April 2026 is a hopeful sign of spring, indicating the return of life and the resurgence of nature after winter’s dormancy. The April full Moon is often called the “Pink Moon,” but why? What other names does this first spring full Moon go by in different cultures? Full Moon April 2026: Wednesday, April