Full Moons of 2026

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Named after the howling wolves that could be heard during the cold, dark nights of January. Also called the Ice Moon or Old Moon.

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Named for the typically heavy snowfalls of February in North America. Also known as the Hunger Moon, as hunting was difficult.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Named for the earthworm trails that appear in the newly thawed soil of March, signaling the return of spring.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Named after the pink phlox wildflowers that bloom in early spring across North America. Also called the Sprouting Grass Moon.

Friday, May 1, 2026

Named for the abundant flowers that bloom in May across the Northern Hemisphere. Also known as the Corn Planting Moon.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Named for the abundant flowers that bloom in May across the Northern Hemisphere. Also known as the Corn Planting Moon.

Monday, June 29, 2026

Named by the Algonquin peoples for the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries in June.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Named for the time when male deer begin to regrow their antlers in July. Also called the Thunder Moon.

Friday, August 28, 2026

Named by the Great Lakes peoples for the abundance of sturgeon fish caught in August.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

The full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Its bright light helped farmers harvest crops after sunset.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Following the Harvest Moon, October's full moon illuminated the fields for hunters pursuing their prey.

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Named for the time when beavers finish building their dams and lodges before winter. Also called the Frost Moon.

Thursday, December 24, 2026

Named for the long, cold nights of December when winter firmly grips the Northern Hemisphere.