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See the full Moon name for each month of the year from The 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac. Learn the special meaning behind each names—from January's Wolf Moon to December's Cold Moon.
Full moon names are historically linked to the changing seasons, natural phenomena, animal behavior, and religious/cultural events. Different regions and cultures have their own names for the full moon throughout the calendar year. This reflects the diversity of human traditions and connections between people and the natural world.
Explore the mystical influence of the 12 full moons, their names, and meanings, and how they can shape your life and spirituality.
The 12 Full Moon Names and Meanings. The Full Moon has been integral to tracking the change of months and seasons since ancient times. Although the most commonly used Full Moon names are English interpretations of Native American names, some are also Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, medieval English, and Neo-Pagan.
Updated on October 04, 2019. There are typically twelve named full moons every year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac and many sources of folklore. These names are geared toward northern hemisphere dates for historical reasons having to do with northern hemisphere observers.
Unlock the secrets of the full moon with our guide to its various names, dates, and meanings. Discover the magic of lunar lore and enhance your stargazing experience.
Lists of common full moon names - both by month and by season - for North America. And a word about full moon names in the Southern Hemisphere.
Thunder Moon – July. The full moon name for July’s full moon was the Thunder Moon because of frequent thunderstorms during this time. The new antlers of buck deer start growing in July, giving the Buck Moon its name. One other common name was the Hay Moon. Sturgeon Moon – August.
The number of Moon names differs slightly from tribe to tribe, but many assign either 12 or 13 full moons to the year. These names were then adopted by the Colonial Americans and have entered popular culture; below you can see a few alternatives alongside the most popular names for each month's full moon.
Full Moon Names and their Traditional Meanings. Each of the twelve full moons of the calendar year has its own traditional name that helps remind us of our connection with the natural world.