The Solar System: The Moon: Harvest Moon, Full Moon & Other Full Moon Names

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Full Moon Names

Each full moon of the month is given a name, as listed in the Farmer's Almanac. In addition, there is a Blue Moon, which is now defined as the second Full Moon in a calendar month. A Blue Moon happens only every 2-½ years - the next are Jun 2007 and Dec 2009.

Full Moon Name Month
Wolf Moon January
Snow Moon February
Worm Moon March
Pink Moon April
Flower Moon May
Strawberry Moon June
Buck Moon July
Sturgeon Moon August
Harvest Moon September
Hunter's Moon October
Beaver Moon November
Cold Moon December


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