Every full moon of 2060, including traditional names used for centuries by Native American and European cultures. These names reflect seasonal activities and natural phenomena.
Wolf Moon
JanuarySaturday, January 17, 2060
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
FebruaryMonday, February 16, 2060
Named for the typically heavy snowfalls of February in North America. Also known as the Hunger Moon, as hunting was difficult.
Worm Moon
MarchWednesday, March 17, 2060
Named for the earthworm trails that appear in the newly thawed soil of March, signaling the return of spring.
Pink Moon
AprilThursday, April 15, 2060
Named after the pink phlox wildflowers that bloom in early spring across North America. Also called the Sprouting Grass Moon.
Flower Moon
MaySaturday, May 15, 2060
Named for the abundant flowers that bloom in May across the Northern Hemisphere. Also known as the Corn Planting Moon.
Strawberry Moon
JuneMonday, June 14, 2060
Named by the Algonquin peoples for the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries in June.
Buck Moon
JulyTuesday, July 13, 2060
Named for the time when male deer begin to regrow their antlers in July. Also called the Thunder Moon.
Sturgeon Moon
AugustThursday, August 12, 2060
Named by the Great Lakes peoples for the abundance of sturgeon fish caught in August.
Harvest Moon
SeptemberFriday, September 10, 2060
The full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Its bright light helped farmers harvest crops after sunset.
Hunter's Moon
OctoberSaturday, October 9, 2060
Following the Harvest Moon, October's full moon illuminated the fields for hunters pursuing their prey.
Beaver Moon
NovemberMonday, November 8, 2060
Named for the time when beavers finish building their dams and lodges before winter. Also called the Frost Moon.
Cold Moon
DecemberTuesday, December 7, 2060
Named for the long, cold nights of December when winter firmly grips the Northern Hemisphere.