Here is every full moon of 2026, with its date, its traditional name and the zodiac sign it falls in, all times in Australian Eastern Standard Time. Each moon links to its own guide, with the story behind the name, its meaning and a ritual to mark it. Bookmark this page and check back through the year, and see tonight's exact moon phase any time in the Almanac.
Full moon calendar 2026 (AEST)
- Wolf Moon — Saturday 3 January 2026, 8:04 pm AEST, in Cancer
- Snow Moon — Monday 2 February 2026, 8:10 am AEST, in Leo
- Worm Moon — Tuesday 3 March 2026, 9:39 pm AEST, in Virgo
- Pink Moon — Thursday 2 April 2026, 12:13 pm AEST, in Libra
- Flower Moon — Saturday 2 May 2026, 3:24 am AEST, in Scorpio
- Blue Moon — Sunday 31 May 2026, 6:46 pm AEST, in Sagittarius
- Strawberry Moon — Tuesday 30 June 2026, 9:57 am AEST, in Capricorn
- Buck Moon — Thursday 30 July 2026, 12:36 am AEST, in Aquarius
- Sturgeon Moon — Friday 28 August 2026, 2:19 pm AEST, in Pisces
- Harvest Moon — Sunday 27 September 2026, 2:50 am AEST, in Aries
- Hunter's Moon — Monday 26 October 2026, 2:12 pm AEST, in Taurus
- Beaver Moon — Wednesday 25 November 2026, 12:54 am AEST, in Gemini
- Cold Moon — Thursday 24 December 2026, 11:29 am AEST, in Cancer
Note that 2026 has thirteen full moons rather than twelve: May holds two, the Flower Moon on 2 May and a rare Blue Moon on 31 May.
What is a full moon?
A full moon is the moment the moon sits directly opposite the sun in the sky, so that we see her face fully lit. It happens roughly once a month, about every 29.5 days, as the moon completes her cycle. In tradition, the full moon is the peak of that cycle: a time of culmination, clarity and release, when whatever has been building comes to light. Our guide to the eight moon phases explains how the full moon fits into the whole.
Why do the full moons have names?
The names we use in the English speaking world, the Wolf Moon, the Strawberry Moon, the Harvest Moon, come mostly from Native American, Colonial American and old European traditions, gathered and popularised by almanacs. Each name marks what the land was doing that month in the northern hemisphere: the animals, the crops, the weather. Here in Australia the seasons are reversed, so we borrow the names for their poetry while reading them against our own sky.
How to use the full moons
You do not need to do anything at all to enjoy a full moon, but many people like to mark them. A full moon is traditionally a time to release: to let go of what is finished, to forgive, and to celebrate what has come to fruition. You can match a ritual to any night with our moon phase ritual tool, learn what to do with our guide to the full moon, or discover the moon phase you were born under.
A gentle note
Full moon lore is a tradition for reflection, not a forecast. The one effect the moon reliably has on earth is the ocean tides; the meanings we hang on her phases are symbolic, meant to help us pause and pay attention. Take what feels true, and leave the rest.
Frequently asked questions
There are thirteen full moons in 2026, because May holds two: the Flower Moon on 2 May and a Blue Moon on 31 May.
You can see the current moon phase and the date of the next full moon any time with the Lunar Haus moon phase tool. The full 2026 list is on this page.
In order: Wolf, Snow, Worm, Pink, Flower, Blue, Strawberry, Buck, Sturgeon, Harvest, Hunter's, Beaver and Cold Moon.
