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 sunday, May 31, 2026 at 04:49 (in 25 days).
What is the May full moon called?
The May full moon is called the Flower Moon.
In May, pastures are rich and green, leading to an abundance of milk produced by herds of cows. Also called the "Flower Moon," this full moon is a symbol of fertility and growth, coinciding with the blooming of flowers and the peak of pollination activity.