When is the next full moon?
Tonight's Moon: New Moon, 0% illuminated 🌑 — see tonight's moon phase or your city's local moonrise time below.
Full moon calendar — next 12 months
| Date | Name | Peak (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 🌕 Buck Moon · next | 14:36 UTC |
| 28 August 2026 | 🌕 Sturgeon Moon | 04:19 UTC |
| 26 September 2026 | 🌕 Corn Moon | 16:49 UTC |
| 26 October 2026 | 🌕 Hunter's Moon | 04:12 UTC |
| 24 November 2026 | 🌕 Beaver Moon | 14:54 UTC |
| 24 December 2026 | 🌕 Cold Moon | 01:28 UTC |
| 22 January 2027 | 🌕 Wolf Moon | 12:17 UTC |
| 20 February 2027 | 🌕 Snow Moon | 23:24 UTC |
| 22 March 2027 | 🌕 Worm Moon | 10:44 UTC |
| 20 April 2027 | 🌕 Pink Moon | 22:27 UTC |
| 20 May 2027 | 🌕 Flower Moon | 10:59 UTC |
| 19 June 2027 | 🌕 Strawberry Moon | 00:45 UTC |
| 18 July 2027 | 🌕 Buck Moon | 15:45 UTC |
Peak times are the instant of full phase, in UTC — the Moon looks full to the eye for a night either side. Names follow the traditional month-based convention; the full moon nearest the autumn equinox is also called the Harvest Moon.
New moon dates (the stargazing nights)
Dark, moonless skies — the best nights of each month for stars, planets and the Milky Way:
Moonrise time where you live
Phase is global; rise and set times are local. Find your city:
Full moon FAQ
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 (peaking around 14:36 UTC) — the "Buck Moon". That's about 15 days away.
What is tonight's moon phase?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon, about 0% illuminated. Phase is the same worldwide — only moonrise and moonset times change with your location.
Why do full moons have names?
The traditional names (Wolf Moon, Harvest Moon, Buck Moon…) come from North American folk and farming calendars, where each month's full moon marked the season — snow in February, harvest in autumn. The names attach to the month, not to anything about the Moon itself.
What is a Harvest Moon?
The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox (late September, occasionally early October), rising near sunset several evenings in a row — which historically gave farmers extra light at harvest time.
Is a full moon good for stargazing?
It's the worst night for it — moonlight washes out faint stars, the Milky Way and meteor showers. Stargazers plan around the new moon instead; see the new-moon dates below and check your city's stargazing page for the darkest upcoming nights.
Dates computed from established astronomical models (astronomy-engine); no forecast involved — these are exact.