The Full Moon
The full moon has great cultural and symbolic significance in many traditions.
Native Americans, for example, gave names to each full moon to mark the different seasons and harvest times. Christians celebrate the Easter full moon, which falls on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring.
Full moon calendar:
| Month | Year | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2026 | saturday, January 03 | 04:51 |
| February | 2026 | sunday, February 01 | 17:04 |
| March | 2026 | tuesday, March 03 | 06:35 |
| April | 2026 | wednesday, April 01 | 22:10 |
| May | 2026 | friday, May 01 | 13:24 |
| May | 2026 | sunday, May 31 | 04:49 |
| June | 2026 | monday, June 29 | 19:57 |
| July | 2026 | wednesday, July 29 | 10:26 |
| August | 2026 | friday, August 28 | 00:01 |
| September | 2026 | saturday, September 26 | 12:37 |
| October | 2026 | monday, October 26 | 00:19 |
| November | 2026 | tuesday, November 24 | 10:17 |
| December | 2026 | wednesday, December 23 | 20:50 |
Next full moon date:
The next full moon will take place on friday, August 28, 2026 at 00:01 (in 23 days).
What is the August full moon called?
The August full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon.
The Sturgeon Moon refers to the harvest period of cereals and other crops. Sometimes called the "Sturgeon Moon" in reference to the period of abundant fishing.