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Full Moon Names by Month

Each full moon has a popular traditional name. This guide lists the common names from January to December and links them to moon calendar planning.

MonthFull Moon NameMeaning
JanuaryWolf MoonThe Wolf Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in January.
FebruarySnow MoonThe Snow Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in February.
MarchWorm MoonThe Worm Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in March.
AprilPink MoonThe Pink Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in April.
MayFlower MoonThe Flower Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in May.
JuneStrawberry MoonThe Strawberry Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in June.
JulyBuck MoonThe Buck Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in July.
AugustSturgeon MoonThe Sturgeon Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in August.
SeptemberCorn MoonThe Corn Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in September.
OctoberHunter’s MoonThe Hunter’s Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in October.
NovemberBeaver MoonThe Beaver Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in November.
DecemberCold MoonThe Cold Moon is the traditional name often used for the full moon in December.

Why full moon names matter

Full moon names are useful for sky watchers because they make each month’s full moon easier to remember. The exact full moon moment still depends on the lunar cycle and may fall on a different local calendar date depending on your timezone.