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Upcoming Moon Events 2026–2027
Supermoons, eclipses and the traditional name of every full moon in the next 12 months. The next supermoon is the Beaver Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. The next lunar eclipse is on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Next supermoon
Beaver Moon
Nov 24, 2:54 PM UTC · 360,754 km from Earth
Next lunar eclipse
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Feb 20, 11:12 PM UTC · Visible wherever the Moon is up
Next solar eclipse
Annular Solar Eclipse
Feb 6, 3:59 PM UTC · Greatest near 31°S, 48°W
Moon Events in the Next 12 Months
Times are shown in UTC and in your local time. Full moon names follow the North American tradition.
Beaver Moon
Supermoon· 14:54 UTC · Nov 24, 2:54 PM UTC
A supermoon: the Moon is near perigee, 360,754 km away, so it looks slightly bigger and brighter.
Cold Moon
Supermoon· 01:28 UTC · Dec 24, 1:28 AM UTC
A supermoon: the Moon is near perigee, 356,729 km away, so it looks slightly bigger and brighter.
Wolf Moon
Supermoon· 12:17 UTC · Jan 22, 12:17 PM UTC
A supermoon: the Moon is near perigee, 357,635 km away, so it looks slightly bigger and brighter.
Annular Solar Eclipse
Eclipse· 15:59 UTC · Feb 6, 3:59 PM UTC
The Moon leaves a bright “ring of fire” around the Sun. Greatest eclipse near 31°S, 48°W.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Eclipse· 23:12 UTC · Feb 20, 11:12 PM UTC
A subtle dimming as the Moon crosses Earth’s outer shadow. Visible from anywhere the Moon is up.
Snow Moon
Supermoon· 23:24 UTC · Feb 20, 11:24 PM UTC
A supermoon: the Moon is near perigee, 363,296 km away, so it looks slightly bigger and brighter.
Worm Moon
· 10:44 UTC · Mar 22, 10:44 AM UTC
Full moon at 372,518 km from Earth.
Pink Moon
· 22:27 UTC · Apr 20, 10:27 PM UTC
Full moon at 383,421 km from Earth.
Flower Moon
· 10:59 UTC · May 20, 10:59 AM UTC
Full moon at 393,893 km from Earth.
Strawberry Moon
Micromoon· 00:45 UTC · Jun 19, 12:45 AM UTC
A micromoon: the Moon is near apogee, 401,943 km away, the smallest full moon of the year.
Buck Moon
Micromoon· 15:45 UTC · Jul 18, 3:45 PM UTC
A micromoon: the Moon is near apogee, 405,968 km away, the smallest full moon of the year.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Eclipse· 16:02 UTC · Jul 18, 4:02 PM UTC
A subtle dimming as the Moon crosses Earth’s outer shadow. Visible from anywhere the Moon is up.
Total Solar Eclipse
Eclipse· 10:06 UTC · Aug 2, 10:06 AM UTC
The Moon fully covers the Sun along a narrow path of totality. Greatest eclipse near 25°N, 33°E.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Eclipse· 07:13 UTC · Aug 17, 7:13 AM UTC
A subtle dimming as the Moon crosses Earth’s outer shadow. Visible from anywhere the Moon is up.
Sturgeon Moon
Micromoon· 07:29 UTC · Aug 17, 7:29 AM UTC
A micromoon: the Moon is near apogee, 405,069 km away, the smallest full moon of the year.
Harvest Moon
· 23:04 UTC · Sep 15, 11:04 PM UTC
Full moon at 399,341 km from Earth.
Hunter's Moon
· 13:47 UTC · Oct 15, 1:47 PM UTC
Full moon at 389,926 km from Earth.
Supermoons and Micromoons
The Moon’s orbit is an ellipse, so its distance from Earth swings between roughly 356,000 km at perigee and 406,000 km at apogee. When a full moon lines up with perigee it is called a supermoon; at apogee it is a micromoon. The difference is easiest to notice side by side in photos, but a supermoon rising over the horizon is a striking sight.
In the next 12 months there are 4 supermoons: the Beaver Moon on Tue, Nov 24, 2026, the Cold Moon on Thu, Dec 24, 2026, the Wolf Moon on Fri, Jan 22, 2027 and the Snow Moon on Sat, Feb 20, 2027.
| Full moon | Date | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Moon | 360,754 km | Supermoon | |
| Cold Moon | 356,729 km | Supermoon | |
| Wolf Moon | 357,635 km | Supermoon | |
| Snow Moon | 363,296 km | Supermoon | |
| Worm Moon | 372,518 km | ||
| Pink Moon | 383,421 km | ||
| Flower Moon | 393,893 km | ||
| Strawberry Moon | 401,943 km | Micromoon | |
| Buck Moon | 405,968 km | Micromoon | |
| Sturgeon Moon | 405,069 km | Micromoon | |
| Harvest Moon | 399,341 km | ||
| Hunter's Moon | 389,926 km | ||
| Beaver Moon | 378,754 km |
Lunar and Solar Eclipses
A lunar eclipse can only happen at full moon, when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon, and it is visible from the whole night side of Earth. A solar eclipse can only happen at new moon, when the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth, and it is seen only along a narrow track. Always use certified eclipse glasses for a solar eclipse.
| Eclipse | Date | Peak (UTC) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annular Solar Eclipse | 15:59 UTC | Greatest near 31°S, 48°W | |
| Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | 23:12 UTC | Night side of Earth | |
| Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | 16:02 UTC | Night side of Earth | |
| Total Solar Eclipse | 10:06 UTC | Greatest near 25°N, 33°E | |
| Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | 07:13 UTC | Night side of Earth | |
| Partial Lunar Eclipse | 04:13 UTC | Night side of Earth | |
| Annular Solar Eclipse | 15:07 UTC | Greatest near 3°N, 52°W | |
| Partial Lunar Eclipse | 18:19 UTC | Night side of Earth | |
| Total Solar Eclipse | 02:55 UTC | Greatest near 16°S, 127°E | |
| Total Lunar Eclipse | 16:51 UTC | 72 min of totality | |
| Partial Solar Eclipse | 17:12 UTC | Partial only, seen from high latitudes | |
| Partial Solar Eclipse | 04:04 UTC | Partial only, seen from high latitudes | |
| Total Lunar Eclipse | 03:22 UTC | 103 min of totality | |
| Partial Solar Eclipse | 15:36 UTC | Partial only, seen from high latitudes |
Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
Each month’s full moon has a traditional name, most of them handed down from Native American and early Colonial seasonal calendars. The Harvest Moon replaces the name of whichever full moon falls closest to the September equinox, so in some years it lands in October.
- Wolf Moon · January
- Named for wolves heard howling in the deep cold of midwinter.
- Snow Moon · February
- February is often the snowiest month in North America.
- Worm Moon · March
- Earthworms reappear as the ground thaws in early spring.
- Pink Moon · April
- After the early-blooming pink wild ground phlox, not the colour of the Moon.
- Flower Moon · May
- Wildflowers bloom in abundance in late spring.
- Strawberry Moon · June
- The season for gathering ripening wild strawberries.
- Buck Moon · July
- Male deer grow their new antlers in midsummer.
- Sturgeon Moon · August
- Sturgeon were most easily caught in the Great Lakes at this time.
- Harvest Moon · September
- The full moon closest to the autumn equinox, lighting late harvest evenings.
- Hunter's Moon · October
- The full moon after the Harvest Moon, when hunters prepared for winter.
- Beaver Moon · November
- Beavers build their winter dams, and trappers set traps before the freeze.
- Cold Moon · December
- The long, cold nights around the winter solstice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next supermoon?
The next supermoon is the Beaver Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 14:54 UTC, when the Moon will be 360,754 km from Earth.
What is a supermoon?
A supermoon is a full moon that happens when the Moon is near perigee, the closest point of its orbit. We use the common definition by astrologer Richard Nolle: a full moon within 90% of that orbit’s closest approach. A supermoon looks up to about 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a micromoon, the full moon at the farthest point.
When is the next lunar eclipse?
The next lunar eclipse is a penumbral lunar eclipse on Saturday, February 20, 2027, peaking at 23:12 UTC. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on the night side of Earth, no eye protection needed.
When is the next solar eclipse?
The next solar eclipse is a annular solar eclipse on Saturday, February 6, 2027, with greatest eclipse at 15:59 UTC. Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses.
Why do full moons have names?
The names used here come from Native American, Colonial American and European traditions, popularised by the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Each name describes what was happening in nature that month, such as the Beaver Moon in November or the Strawberry Moon in June.
What is a Blue Moon?
A Blue Moon is the second full moon in a single calendar month. It happens about every two to three years, because the 29.5-day lunar cycle is slightly shorter than most months. It does not actually look blue.
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