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Full Moons of 2035

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Every full moon of 2035, including traditional names used for centuries by Native American and European cultures. These names reflect seasonal activities and natural phenomena.

Wolf Moon

January

Tuesday, January 23, 2035

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

Thursday, February 22, 2035

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

Worm Moon

March

Friday, March 23, 2035

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

Pink Moon

April

Sunday, April 22, 2035

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

Flower Moon

May

Tuesday, May 22, 2035

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

Strawberry Moon

June

Wednesday, June 20, 2035

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

Buck Moon

July

Friday, July 20, 2035

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

Sturgeon Moon

August

Sunday, August 19, 2035

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

Harvest Moon

September

Monday, September 17, 2035

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

Hunter's Moon

October

Wednesday, October 17, 2035

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

Beaver Moon

November

Thursday, November 15, 2035

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

Cold Moon

December

Saturday, December 15, 2035

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