Next Full Moon
Blue Moon
May 31, 2026 — Blue Moon
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A full moon occurs when Earth sits directly between the Sun and the Moon, so the entire lunar disc facing us is lit. It rises at sunset, climbs highest around midnight, and sets at sunrise — visible all night from everywhere on Earth. There are 12 or 13 full moons each year; a 13th is called a blue moon. When the Moon is near its closest point to Earth — perigee — it appears up to 14% larger and 30% brighter, a supermoon. Each full moon has a traditional name drawn from Native American, Colonial American, and European folklore, tied to the season.
2026 Full Moon Calendar
Jan 13
● Wolf Moon
22:27 UTC
Feb 12
● Snow Moon
13:53 UTC
Mar 14
● Worm Moon
02:55 UTC
Apr 12
● Pink Moon
16:22 UTC
May 12
● Flower Moon
04:56 UTC
May 31
● Blue Moon
Blue Moon
08:45 UTC
Jun 25
● Strawberry Moon
20:31 UTC
Jul 25
● Buck Moon
07:37 UTC
Aug 23
● Sturgeon Moon
19:06 UTC
Sep 22
● Harvest Moon
07:49 UTC
Oct 21
● Hunter's Moon
Supermoon
22:06 UTC
Nov 20
● Beaver Moon
Supermoon
14:46 UTC
Dec 20
● Cold Moon
Supermoon
09:28 UTC
Frequently Asked Questions
Check the full moon calendar above for exact dates and times. Each full moon has its traditional name.
There are 13 full moons in 2026, including a rare blue moon on May 31 (the second full moon in May).
The 2026 supermoons occur on October 21 (Hunter's Moon), November 20 (Beaver Moon), and December 20 (Cold Moon). Supermoons appear about 14% larger and 30% brighter than average full moons.
Full moon names come from Native American, Colonial American, and European traditions. Each month's full moon has a name tied to the season: Wolf (January), Snow (February), Worm (March), Pink (April), Flower (May), Strawberry (June), Buck (July), Sturgeon (August), Harvest (September), Hunter's (October), Beaver (November), Cold (December).