Every full moon of 1866, including traditional names used for centuries by Native American and European cultures. These names reflect seasonal activities and natural phenomena.
Wolf Moon
JanuaryMonday, January 1, 1866
Named after the howling wolves that could be heard during the cold, dark nights of January. Also called the Ice Moon or Old Moon.
Wolf Moon
JanuaryTuesday, January 30, 1866
Named after the howling wolves that could be heard during the cold, dark nights of January. Also called the Ice Moon or Old Moon.
Worm Moon
MarchThursday, March 1, 1866
Named for the earthworm trails that appear in the newly thawed soil of March, signaling the return of spring.
Worm Moon
MarchSaturday, March 31, 1866
Named for the earthworm trails that appear in the newly thawed soil of March, signaling the return of spring.
Pink Moon
AprilSunday, April 29, 1866
Named after the pink phlox wildflowers that bloom in early spring across North America. Also called the Sprouting Grass Moon.
Flower Moon
MayTuesday, May 29, 1866
Named for the abundant flowers that bloom in May across the Northern Hemisphere. Also known as the Corn Planting Moon.
Strawberry Moon
JuneThursday, June 28, 1866
Named by the Algonquin peoples for the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries in June.
Buck Moon
JulyFriday, July 27, 1866
Named for the time when male deer begin to regrow their antlers in July. Also called the Thunder Moon.
Sturgeon Moon
AugustSunday, August 26, 1866
Named by the Great Lakes peoples for the abundance of sturgeon fish caught in August.
Harvest Moon
SeptemberMonday, September 24, 1866
The full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Its bright light helped farmers harvest crops after sunset.
Hunter's Moon
OctoberWednesday, October 24, 1866
Following the Harvest Moon, October's full moon illuminated the fields for hunters pursuing their prey.
Beaver Moon
NovemberThursday, November 22, 1866
Named for the time when beavers finish building their dams and lodges before winter. Also called the Frost Moon.
Cold Moon
DecemberFriday, December 21, 1866
Named for the long, cold nights of December when winter firmly grips the Northern Hemisphere.