Full moon calendar 2026–2027
| Date | Time (ET) | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 9:53 a.m. EST | Beaver Moon |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | 8:28 p.m. EST | Cold Moon |
| Friday, January 22, 2027 | 7:17 a.m. EST | Wolf Moon |
| Saturday, February 20, 2027 | 6:23 p.m. EST | Snow Moon |
| Monday, March 22, 2027 | 6:43 a.m. EDT | Worm Moon |
| Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | 6:27 p.m. EDT | Pink Moon |
| Thursday, May 20, 2027 | 6:58 a.m. EDT | Flower Moon |
| Friday, June 18, 2027 | 8:44 p.m. EDT | Strawberry Moon |
| Sunday, July 18, 2027 | 11:44 a.m. EDT | Buck Moon |
| Tuesday, August 17, 2027 | 3:28 a.m. EDT | Sturgeon Moon |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2027 | 7:03 p.m. EDT | Corn Moon |
| Friday, October 15, 2027 | 9:47 a.m. EDT | Hunter's Moon |
| Saturday, November 13, 2027 | 10:25 p.m. EST | Beaver Moon |
| Monday, December 13, 2027 | 11:08 a.m. EST | Cold Moon |
When is the next full moon visible?
A full moon rises around sunset and sets around sunrise, so it is up all night. It looks full for about a day either side of the exact moment, so the night before and after are good for viewing too. The exact moment is the same everywhere in the world; only the clock time and date change with your time zone.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 9:53 a.m. EST (US Eastern time). The countdown at the top of this page shows it in your own time zone.
How often is there a full moon?
About every 29.5 days, the length of the Moon's cycle of phases (the synodic month). Most years have 12 full moons and about one year in three has 13.
What is a blue moon?
Today the usual meaning is the second full moon in one calendar month. It happens about every two to three years. An older meaning is the third of four full moons in one season.
Does the full moon happen at the same moment everywhere?
Yes. Full moon is the instant the Moon is exactly opposite the Sun, so it happens at one moment worldwide. The local date can differ: a full moon at 1:00 a.m. UTC is the evening before in the Americas.
Where do the full moon names come from?
Names like Wolf Moon and Harvest Moon come from North American, Colonial and European traditions, popularised by the Old Farmer's Almanac. The Harvest Moon is the full moon nearest the September equinox, so it can fall in September or October.
Method: Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms, chapter 49, checked against the US Naval Observatory moon phase tables. How we calculate.