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Full Moons of 2027

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Every full moon of 2027, including traditional names used for centuries by Native American and European cultures. These names reflect seasonal activities and natural phenomena.

Wolf Moon

January

Friday, January 22, 2027

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

Snow Moon

February

Saturday, February 20, 2027

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

Worm Moon

March

Monday, March 22, 2027

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

Pink Moon

April

Tuesday, April 20, 2027

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

Flower Moon

May

Thursday, May 20, 2027

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

Strawberry Moon

June

Saturday, June 19, 2027

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

Buck Moon

July

Sunday, July 18, 2027

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

Sturgeon Moon

August

Tuesday, August 17, 2027

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

Harvest Moon

September

Wednesday, September 15, 2027

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

Hunter's Moon

October

Friday, October 15, 2027

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

Beaver Moon

November

Sunday, November 14, 2027

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

Cold Moon

December

Monday, December 13, 2027

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