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The full moon names used by the Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/em> derive from the Algonquin people and were adopted by colonial Americans. The energy of these full moons is considered to be active for the entire lunar month, from one full moon until the next. Here\u2019s a guide and calendar to these full moon names that we also use in astrology.<\/p>\n While there\u2019s debate around the legend and origin of some full moon names, these are the explanations behind the indigenous full moon names each month. Some have additional names, and they were used as a guide for hunting, planting, fishing and harvesting.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s note<\/em>: In 2026, the Maine-based Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/em>, published since 1818, will publish its last edition. The New Hampshire-based Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/a><\/em> (that we quote in this article), published since 1792, lives on. <\/p>\n The sound of hungry, howling wolves in the starkness of winter inspired\u00a0January\u2019s full moon name.<\/p>\n An obvious name, this full moon falls during one of the snowiest months of the year.<\/p>\n With the ground no longer frozen, worms came out to enrich the soil in March\u2014and got a full moon named in their honor.<\/p>\n This moon was dubbed by northern Native Americans who named it after a pink species of wildflower abundant in April.<\/p>\n April showers bring May\u2026well, you know the rest\u2014and it goes to the tune of this floral-inspired full moon name.<\/p>\n Strawberry harvesting began in July for Native Americans; in Europe, July\u2019s full moon has been called the Full Rose Moon.<\/p>\n Each year in July, the male deer (buck) begin to regrow their antlers. This month<\/a>\u2018s lunation is also called the Thunder Moon.<\/p>\n Fishing is the inspiration for August\u2019s full moon, as the sturgeon were plentiful during this time. Because this moon also can have a scarlet hue, it\u2019s been called the Red Moon.<\/p>\n Falling after the autumn equinox, the harvest moon signaled the best time to gather crops. This especially bright moon allowed farmers to continue harvesting after dusk. This moon is also known as the Full Corn Moon.<\/p>\n Also an extra-bright moon,\u00a0this month\u2019s named for the prime hunting season of deer and fox. The harvested fields and luminous beams made it easier for hunters to see prey at night.<\/p>\n Named either for Native Americans setting beaver traps, or beavers having their winter dam-building season. This moon is also called the Frost Moon.<\/p>\n Baby, it\u2019s cold outside. \u2018Nuff said.<\/p>\n Here are some other moon names you may want to learn more about beyond the full moon names above.<\/p>\n Every two-and-a-half years, there\u2019s an \u201cextra\u201d full moon in the calendar year. The blue moon<\/a> is the name given to the second full moon to fall in a single calendar month. This happens because the Earth takes 11 days longer than the moon to complete its orbit around the Sun, so the extra days cause the discrepancy.<\/p>\n The blood moon is not a monthly phenomenon, but it\u2019s a buzzed-about term, so we included it. It occurs when the moon is in total eclipse<\/a> and appears a reddish-brown hue as it\u2019s illuminated by sunlight filtered and refracted by the earth\u2019s atmosphere.<\/p>\n Astrologically speaking, both a blue moon and a black moon<\/a> refer to lunar double headers. And yes, they are a rare occurrence.<\/p>\n Both phenomena occur once every 32 months\u2014and sometimes only in particular time zones.<\/p>\n This \u201cbonus moon\u201d means we have 13 new moons in a calendar year, rather than the typical 12 new moons. And since new moons create the most expansive (highest to lowest tides), having an extra new moon might bring an epic burst of growth in a single month.<\/p>\n Read more about moons in astrology<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Follow your free daily horoscope<\/a> from The AstroTwins to never miss a detail.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nFull moon names by month<\/h2>\n
JANUARY full moon name: Full Wolf Moon<\/h3>\n
FEBRUARY full moon name: Full Snow Moon<\/h3>\n
MARCH full moon name: Full Worm Moon<\/h3>\n
APRIL full moon name: Full Pink Moon<\/h3>\n
MAY full moon name: Full Flower Moon<\/h3>\n
JUNE full moon name: Full Strawberry Moon<\/h3>\n
JULY full moon name: Full Buck Moon<\/h3>\n
AUGUST full moon name: Full Sturgeon Moon<\/h3>\n
SEPTEMBER full moon name: Full Harvest Moon<\/h3>\n
OCTOBER full moon name: Full Hunter\u2019s Moon<\/h3>\n
NOVEMBER full moon name: Full Beaver Moon<\/h3>\n
DECEMBER full moon name: Full Cold Moon<\/h3>\n
\nOther moon names<\/h2>\n
Blue Moon<\/h3>\n
Blood Moon<\/h3>\n
Black Moon<\/h3>\n