January
Saturday, January 3, 2026
10:03 UTC · Wolf Moon
Full Moon 2026
This overview lists every full moon of 2026 with its date, UTC time, traditional moon name and zodiac sign. 2026 is a remarkable year: May brings two full moons — including a Blue Moon on May 31 — and the year closes with a supermoon on Christmas Eve, December 24. From May onwards, each month links to a detail page with observation and photography tips.
All Full Moons in 2026
February
Sunday, February 1, 2026
22:09 UTC · Snow Moon
March
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
11:38 UTC · Worm Moon
April
Thursday, April 2, 2026
02:12 UTC · Pink Moon
May
Friday, May 1, 2026
17:23 UTC · Scorpio ♏ · Flower Moon
May · Blue Moon
Sunday, May 31, 2026
08:45 UTC · Sagittarius ♐ · second full moon in May
June
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
23:57 UTC on June 29 · Capricorn ♑ · Strawberry Moon
July
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
14:36 UTC · Aquarius ♒ · Buck Moon
August
Friday, August 28, 2026
04:18 UTC · Pisces ♓ · Sturgeon Moon
September
Saturday, September 26, 2026
16:49 UTC · Aries ♈ · Harvest Moon
October
Monday, October 26, 2026
04:12 UTC · Taurus ♉ · Hunter’s Moon
November
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
14:53 UTC · Gemini ♊ · Beaver Moon · Supermoon
⭐ December
Thursday, December 24, 2026
01:28 UTC · Cancer ♋ · Cold Moon · Supermoon on Christmas Eve
All times are UTC (Universal Time). Depending on your time zone, the local calendar date can shift by one day — the June full moon, for example, falls on June 29 at 23:57 UTC, which is already June 30 in Central Europe. Dates are based on astronomical ephemeris calculations.
Blue Moon in May, Supermoon on Christmas Eve
Two events make 2026 special. First, May has a double full moon: the Flower Moon on May 1 and a Blue Moon on May 31 — the second full moon within a single calendar month. Second, the Cold Moon on December 24, 2026 is the closest supermoon of the year, and a full moon falling exactly on Christmas Eve only happens about once every 19 years.
Blue Moon on May 31
A Blue Moon is the second full moon within one calendar month — a quirk of the calendar rather than an astronomical event, and the Moon does not actually turn blue. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, May 31 in the sign of Sagittarius, following the Flower Moon on May 1.
Supermoon on November 24
The Beaver Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 is the second-closest full moon of the year, occurring near perigee at roughly 357,000 km. Cold November air is often exceptionally steady, so telephoto shots of the high full moon come out sharper than in summer.
Supermoon on December 24
The Cold Moon on Thursday, December 24, 2026 is doubly special: it is the closest supermoon of 2026 and lands precisely on Christmas Eve. The December full moon also takes the year’s highest path and shines for up to 17 hours — the longest full-moon night of the year.
Observing and Photographing the Full Moon
The full moon is the brightest and easiest phase to plan for. It is less suited to close-up shots of surface detail, because the frontal sunlight casts almost no shadows — but for moonrise photos with a foreground, moonlit landscapes and relaxed observing evenings, the full moon is the most beginner-friendly date in the lunar month. If you want to know which zodiac sign the Moon occupies on any date, see the moon zodiac overview.
Frequently Asked Questions about Full Moon 2026
When is the next full moon in 2026?
All twelve months of 2026 are listed above — thirteen full moons in total, because May has two. For a live countdown to the next full moon, see the moon dates page.
What is a blue moon?
A blue moon is the second full moon within a single calendar month. In 2026 it occurs on May 31, following the Flower Moon on May 1. The term is cultural — astronomically, a blue moon is an ordinary full moon.
What is a supermoon?
A supermoon is a full moon that coincides with perigee, the point of the lunar orbit closest to Earth. It appears slightly larger and brighter than average. In 2026, the closest supermoon is the Cold Moon on December 24; the Beaver Moon on November 24 is the second-closest full moon of the year.
Is there really a full moon on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes. The Cold Moon reaches full phase on December 24, 2026 at 01:28 UTC — and it is the closest supermoon of the year. A full moon exactly on Christmas Eve recurs only about once every 19 years, following the Metonic cycle.