Full Moons

The full moon is the lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth’s perspective. The full moon occurs roughly once a month, and each full moon during the year is commonly known by different names or has different meanings.

What is a Cold Moon?

What Is A Cold Moon?

Due to little cloud cover in December, the full moon's light looks almost icy when reflected off the frosty ground.

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What is a Beaver Moon?

What Is A Beaver Moon?

During the time of the fur trade in the US, the Beaver Moon indicated it was time to trap beavers for their thick, warm pelts.

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What is a Hunters Moon?

What Is A Hunter’s Moon?

Did you know that once every three years, the full moon of October is known as the Harvest moon?

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What is the Harvest Moon?

What Is A Harvest Moon?

Did you know that the full moon closest to September Equinox is known as the Harvest Moon?

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What is a Sturgeon Moon?

What Is A Sturgeon Moon?

In August, the first full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon and is named after the primitive fish species.

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What is a buck moon?

What Is A Buck Moon?

The full moon of July is known as the buck moon because it's the time of year when all bucks' horns are fully grown.

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What is a strawberry moon?

What Is A Strawberry Moon?

Did you know the full moon of June is called a strawberry moon because it represents trees bearing fruit?

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What is the Flower Moon?

What Is A Flower Moon?

The Flower Moon is the first full moon of May and gets its name from the bounty of flowers growing in unison in May.

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What is a pink moon?

What Is A Pink Moon?

The Pink Moon is the full moon of April. The name is linked to the pink-colored flowers that are in bloom during spring.

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What is a worm moon?

What Is A Worm Moon?

The full moon of March is known as a worm moon because this is when the ground thaws in the northern hemisphere.

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What is a snow moon?

What Is A Snow Moon?

Many full moons throughout the year have a name, and that of February is called a snow moon.

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What is a wolf moon?

What Is A Wolf Moon?

In Native American culture, the first full moon of the year is known as a Wolf Moon.

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