Full Moon

A clock or a watch is an instrument used by people to keep track of time in this modern age we are living in. However, this was not always the case. Before clocks and watches were invented, the Sun and the Moon played vital roles to help people record time and stay updated with the seasons. They used to figure out when to harvest and when to plant their crops throughout the year by focusing on the movements of the Sun. A new Moon seems to appear every month. Thus, there is a month-long distance between every new Moon.

Almost everyone has studied the periodic cycle of the Moon in their textbooks. Many of us may have noticed how the Moon looks different than it looked before as it changes shape every day. A new Moon marks the birth and the death of the lunar cycle. For a short period, the Moon goes dark and invisible to the human eye, but it gradually starts growing until it finally reaches its final shape, i.e. a fully lit round bright moon. This is the full Moon which lasts for a few days until it starts fading away only to repeat its cycle all over again. Due to the technological minds coupled with great minds at work, astronomers can calculate the exact time when a full Moon would appear in the future.

When is Full Moons

Just like any other year, is going to have a lot of full Moons each month. Here’s what you should know about them.

January Full Moon Date & Time

The first full Moon will appear in January. According to our research, the first full Moon of the year is known as the Full Wolf Moon by several cultures. The reason for this is definitely due to the strong ties between wolves and the full Moon of January. Here’s a list consisting of all the dates and times of the full Moons that will appear in January, so you don’t miss out on any of them.  

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  28^th January at 11:18 AM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  28^th January at 2:16 PM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  28^th January at 9:16 PM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  29^th January at 3:16 AM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  28^th January at 12:16 PM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  28^th January at 7:16 PM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  28^th January at 11:16 PM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  29^th January 3:16 AM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio 28^th January at 1:16 PM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin 28^th January at 8:16 PM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi 29^th January at 12:46 AM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne 29^th January at 6:16 PM.

The question often asked is about the strong relationship between wolves and the month of January. It is believed that the wolves are the loudest and strongest during January as it is also considered to be their breeding season. The Seneca tribe has believed for many years that howls of the wolves have led to the creation of the moon as they sang it into the sky. As depicted in the movies or seen and explained by some people how wolves howl to a full Moon. One must know that they are not singing to the moon, but they are only raising their heads so that their loud howls could reach their packs and friends over long distances. How real all of this may sound there is no concrete evidence suggesting a link between wolves and the lunar cycle.

However, the Wolf Moon is said to be the time for humans when they should reach out to their long lost friends and relatives and reconnect with them. It is also an excellent time for us to refocus ourselves and set the goals of our lives for the rest of the year.

February Full Moon Date & Time

This is one of the coldest months and the full Moon of February is known as the Full Snow Moon. This name was given by ancient tribes when they saw how snow gathered and cracked on the trees and people used to sit around the fire all night to stay warm. It was called the Moon of Ice by the Celts. Refer to the list of date and time during February when the moon will reach its full form.

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  27^th February at 12:19 AM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  27^th February at 3:17 AM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  27^th February at 10:17 AM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur 27^th February at 4:17 PM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  27^th February at 1:17 AM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  27^th February at 8:17 AM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  27^th February at 12:17 PM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  27^th February at 4:17 PM.
• Chicago, Houston, and San Antonio  27^th February at 2:17 AM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  27^th February at 9:17 AM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  27^th February at 1:47 PM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  27^th February at 19:17 AM.

February’s full Moon is also known as the Bone Moon by the Cherokee tribe because during this time they run out of food to the point that they have to pick they leftover bones and make bone marrow soup to survive. By some people this Full Snow Moon is called the Moon of Purification and Renewal as this is considered a time when new and great things begin to happen. China celebrates this Snow Moon during its lantern festival while Koreans hike mountains to catch the Full Snow Moon.

March Full Moon Date & Time

This the month marks the end of winters, and the icehttps://dayfinders.com/national-ice-cream-month/ begins to melt letting all the worms come out of the ground. For this very reason, the Southern Native American tribes called the Full Moon of March as the Full Worm Moon. However, the Northern American tribes did not call it the Worm Moon as there are no worms in the North. Later on, the worm was brought to the North with the idea of fertilizing the soil. Here’s a list for you to have a view of the Full Moon this month from your city.

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  28^th March at 11:50 AM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  28^th March at 2:48 PM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  28^th March at 9:48 AM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  29^th March at 2:48 AM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  28^th March at 12:48 PM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  28^th March at 7:48 PM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  28^th March at 10:48 PM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  29^th March at 2:48 AM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio  28^th March at 1:48 PM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  28^th March at 8:48 PM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  29^th March at 12:18 AM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  29^th March at 5:48 AM.

The full Moon of March is also known as the Chaste Moon since it symbolizes the purity of spring. It has also been given the name the Crow Moon because all the birds including crows appear as winter ends. An Indian festival called Holi, where people engage in colored water, and paint fights on the streets coincides with the full Moon of March. People sing and dance with strangers and their families just smiling and having fun.

April Full Moon Date & Time

The full Moon of April is known as the Pink Moon because a pink flower known as the moss phlox begins to spread over the ground during the beginning of spring. The Comanche tribe called it the new Spring Moon while others were known to call it the Budding Moon. All these names were given as during spring new plants and flowers seem to bud and sprout making our environment colorful and joyful. Here’s a list for you to view the Full Moon of April.

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  26^th April at 8:33 PM .
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  26^th April at 11:31 PM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  27^th April at 6:31 AM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  27^th April at 11:31 AM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  26^th April at 9:31 PM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  27^th April at 4:31 AM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  27^th April at 7:31 AM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  27^th April at 11:31 AM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio  26^th April at 10:31 PM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  27^th April at 5:31 AM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  27^th April at 9:01 AM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  27^th April at 13:31 PM.

During April the waters begin to rise as the ice melt; therefore, many ancient tribes called the full moon as the Full Melting Moon and the Moon when the ice breaks in the river. The full moon of April holds significance in Islam as the night is called the Bar’at night. This is a time when Muslims pray asking Allah to forgive the sins of their ancestors.

May Full Moon Date & Time

May is the year when the winter season has fully ended, and the temperature begins to rise to bring with it colorful flowers and plants. For this reason, May’s Full Moon is known as the Full Flower Moon. It was also called the Blossom Moon by the Anishinaabe tribe. In Northern America flowers such as bluebells, sundrops and violets seem to appear in May. Below is a list with all the dates and times of the Full Moon in May.

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  26^th May at 4:14 AM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  26^th May at 7:13 AM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  26^th May at 2:13 PM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  26^th May at 7:13 PM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  26^th May at 5:13 AM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  26^th May at 12:13 PM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  26^th May at 3:13 PM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  26^th May at 7:13 PM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio  26^th May at 6:13 AM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  26^th May at 1:13 PM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  26^th May at 4:43 PM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  26^th May at 21:13 AM.

Algonquin tribes believe that the full Moon of May is the corn planting Moon. For them, it is the perfect time to plant and sow seeds of corn so they can enjoy eating them soon. Due to a rise in the temperature, this is considered to be a good time for women to bear a child in a warm and safe environment. On the other hand, Pagans celebrate the Full Moon by lighting bonfires and having fire rituals. This is a good time for you to take care of your garden and fill it with colorful and green flowers and plants.

June Full Moon Date & Time

June’s Full Moon is known as the Strawberry Moon as it brings the Strawberry season in North America. Many Algonquin tribes took the Strawberry Moon to be the sign that the strawberries are ready to harvest and eat. The list given below mentions the date and time of the Full Moon in June.

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  24^th June at 11:40 AM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  24^th June at 2:39 PM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  24^th June at 9:39 PM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  25^th June at 2:39 AM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  24^th June at 12:39 PM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  24^th June at 7:39 PM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  24^th June at 10:39 PM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  25^th June at 2:39 AM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio  24^th June at 1:39 PM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  24^th June at 8:39 PM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  25^th June at 12:09 AM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  25^th June at 4:39 PM.

In Europe, June’s full Moon is called many sweet and joyful names such as the Honey Moon, the Hot Moon, and the Full Rose Moon. The pagans called this moon the Lover’s Moon, and it is said to be a perfect time to work on all your relationship with friends and family as well as your romantic partner. It is considered a good time of the year to appreciate all the joy and love you have in your life.

July Full Moon Date & Time

The the month of July brings thunderstorms during early summer hence, the full Moon of July is called the Thunder Moon. It is no wonder that during summer hot moist air begins to rise from the ground to higher parts of the atmosphere resulting in the formation of thunderstorms in areas with humid environments. Here’s a list of date and time for July’s full Moon. 

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  23^th July at 7:37 PM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  23^th July at 10:36 PM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  24^th July at 5:36 AM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  24^th July at 10:36 AM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  23^rd July at 8:36 PM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  24^th July at 3:36 AM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  24^th July at 6:36 AM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  24^th July at 10:36 AM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio  23^rd July at 9:36 PM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  24^th July at 4:36 AM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  24^th July at 8:06 AM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  24^th July at 12:36 PM.

During summer, many people have vacations and go out to beaches and parks. They should take special care in staying safe from the thunderstorms as the lightning could strike them anytime. One should stay away from tree and wet areas during thunderstorms. If you are outdoors during a thunderstorm than look for a building and run in there immediately. You can also be safe if you stay in your car as the metal would protect you as long as you don’t touch it. An ultimate option for you to avoid being outdoors unprepared for a thunderstorm is to check the weather conditions on your computers or phones before heading out.

August Full Moon Date & Time

The full Moon of the August got its name from a fish found in North America’s lakes and rivers during the summer season. The full Moon is called the Full Sturgeon Moon. What is a sturgeon? It is an ancient living fossil which can grow to be 3.5 meters long. However, sturgeons haven’t been sighted for a few years during the Full Moon. A list of date and time for the Full Sturgeon Moon is given below.

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  22^nd August at 5:02 AM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  22^nd August at 8:01 AM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  22^nd August at 3:01 PM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  22^nd August at 8:01 PM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  22^nd August at 6:01 AM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  22^nd August at 1:01 PM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  22^nd August at 4:01 PM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  22^nd August at 8:01 PM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio  22^nd August at 7:01 AM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  22^nd August at 2:01 PM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  22^nd August at 5:31 PM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  22^th August at 22:01 PM.

The Chinese call the Full Moon of August, The Hungry Ghosts Moon as they believe that during this time the gates of hell open up and the dead are allowed to walk among the living. Stages are set up to have musical performances for the dead. Many Native American tribes take the Sturgeon Moon to be the time for a fruitful harvest. Despite, the name Sturgeon Moon, the fish itself is going toward extinction as a result of being hunted for caviar. We must know the importance of sturgeons and protect them at all costs.

September Full Moon Date & Time

This is a time for farmers that is deemed to be most suitable for harvesting summer crops. For this reason, September’s full Moon is known as the Full Harvest Moon. The Full Harvest Moon is of great significance in communities with distinctive cultures who don’t just celebrate their harvest, but they also celebrate the Moon. Below is a list stating the date and time of the Full Harvest Moon in different areas.

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  20^th September at 4:54 PM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  20^th September at 7:54 PM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  21^st September at 2:54 AM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  21^st September at 7:54 AM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  20^th September at 5:54 PM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  21^st September at 12:54 AM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  21^st September at 3:54 AM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  21^st September at 7:54 AM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio  20^th September at 6:54 PM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  21^st September at 1:54 AM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  21^st September at 5:24 AM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  21^st September at 9:54 PM.

The Chinese celebrate this Full Moon in a more traditional style by having a Mid-Autumn Festival is also is known as the Mooncake festival. On the night of the full Moon, people gather with friends and family and eat cake and drink tea while admiring the brilliance of the full Moon of the eight lunar months. The Japanese have a moon viewing tradition to celebrate August’s full Moon. They prepare offerings for the moon and feast on rice dumplings. Koreans consider this full Moon a time to celebrate as Chuseok. Koreans travel to their homes to reconnect with their families and go to the graves of their ancestors. One thing that is common among all is the kind of desserts they eat during celebrations. These desserts are full of nuts, grains, and fruits.

October Full Moon Calendar 

The European and Native American traditional hunters used to hunt their prey for food during the night with the help of the light of the full Moon of October. Therefore, October’s full Moon got the name the Hunter’s Moon. This Moon’s size wasn’t what helped the hunters; it was the time it appeared that proved fruitful. A list is given below to inform you of the date and time of the Hunter’s Moon.

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  20^th October at 7:57 AM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  20^th October at 10:56 AM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  20^th October at 5:56 PM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  20^th October at 10:56 PM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  20^th October at 8:56 AM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  20^th October at 3:56 PM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  20^th October at 6:56 PM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  20^th October at 10:56 AM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio  20^th October at 9:56 AM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  20^th October at 4:56 PM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  20^th October at 8:26 PM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  21^st October at 1:56 AM.

Neo Pagans called it the Blood Moon. This is because if you look closely at the full moon during the time it is rising, you can see that it appears to be a big red ball which seems bigger than its actual size over the horizon. Pagans consider this an excellent time to reconnect with their loved ones who are dead as they believe that the line between the real world and the spiritual one has thinned. For Europeans and Native American, the Hunter’s Moon is the night when they would hunt and store the meat of the animals who come to eat on the leftover grains from the harvest.

November Full Moon Calendar

In the month of November the seasons are changing and the year is going toward an end. The full Moon is called the Mourning Moon as Pagans consider this month to bring loss and death not just metaphorically but literally. The full Moon of November is said to be a very dangerous time, and people should be more careful as a single mistake can cost them their lives. The list shows the date and time of the Mourning Moon in different parts of the world.

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  19^th November at 12:59 AM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  19^th November at 3:57 AM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  19^th November at 10:57 AM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  19^th November at 4:57 PM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  19^th November at 1:57 AM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  19^th November at 8:57 AM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  19^th November at 12:57 PM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  19^th November at 4:57 PM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio  19^th November at 2:57 AM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  19^th November at 9:57 AM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  19^th November at 2:27 PM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  19^th November at 19:57 AM.

Before Modern times, people used to escape the cold of November with the help of beaver fur. They wouldn’t have been able to survive without it. Therefore, the Mourning Moon is also called the Beaver Moon. The Cree, Arapaho and Abenaki tribe along with other Native American tribes called the full Moon of November as the Moon when rivers start to freeze. Pagans, however, consider this to be a time to let go of the old things and people who are dead along with their memories of them while allowing themselves to mourn their loss. All these traditions aside, one should take this time to let go of the negativeness in your life that are holding you back. Clean out your office and room and think about what you want to do as well as the things that make you happy.

December Full Moon Date & Time

The month of December brings along cold and long nights with it. For this very reason, the full Moon of December is known commonly as the Long Nights Moon. It is also called the Cold Moon by the Algonquins as it seems to shed cold light on the long and icy winter nights. What’s strange about this is that some cultures associate the full Moon of December with warmth. Before we get into that go through the list of date and time given below to know when the full Moon would appear in your city.

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver  18^th December at 8:37 PM.
• New York, Toronto, Atlanta  18^th December at 11:35 PM.
• Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki  19^th December at 6:35 AM.
• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur  19^th December at 12:35 PM.
• Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary  18^th December at 9:35 PM.
• London, Manchester, Dublin  19^th December at 4:35 AM.
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat  19^th December at 8:35 AM.
• Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing  19^th December at 12:35 PM.
• Chicago, Houston, San Antonio  18^th December at 10:55 PM.
• Paris, Rome, Berlin  19^th December at 5:35 AM.
• Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi  19^th December at 10:05 AM.
• Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne  19^th December at 15:35 PM.

People believe that people are discouraged from going out due to the cold of the winters to stay warm. Instead, they stay in with their children and loved ones which gives them a chance to spend more quality time together. Pagans have an opinion about this time deeming it as the most suitable time to open up our houses to our friends and family as well as the strangers who have no shelter and a place of their own. It is also an excellent time for individuals who want to be alone in their homes wrapped up in their warm and fully blankets watching their favorite movie. This is particularly a good time for people to take some time off and recharge so when the time comes for them to rise back up again, they are full of energy and positivity. One can also take a look back at their year and all the things they did. If there is anything that you couldn’t finish doing or anything that was left unsaid, you should consider doing it as the Full Long Nights Moon is a time of endings and great beginnings.