Full Moon Northern Hemisphere – When is the next full moon in 2023?

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The next full moon in the Earth’s northern hemisphere will occur on Monday, November 27 at 04:16 Eastern Standard Time (EST). It will be known as Beaver Moon. On this day, the moon will be in Gemini.

Different people have given different full moon names depending upon their native place or their cultural lifestyle. Out of all, the most famous, and, of course, widely acknowledged full moon calendar with their names came from the tribes of Native American culture.

As per the legends, to keep track of changing seasons, the Algonquin tribal people used to follow the lunar calendar rather than following the solar calendar. Colonial Americans and European settlers adopted these full moon names. Later with time, these full moon names were integrated with the modern (Georgian calendar) calendar.

This article will give you a complete overview of the 2023 full moon calendar with its lunar dates and names concerning the northern hemisphere. So, just buckle up. And if you see anything goes wrong, let me know in the comment section. Let’s dive right in…!!!

Full Moon Calendar 2023 – Northern Hemisphere

Full Moon NamesDateTimeMoon Sign
Wolf MoonFriday, January 0618:08 (EST). Cancer
Snow MoonSunday, February 0513:29 (EST).Leo
Worm MoonTuesday, March 07 07:40 (EST).Virgo
Pink MoonThursday, April 0600:34 (EST).Libra
Flower MoonFriday, May 0513:34 (EST).Scorpio
Strawberry MoonSaturday, June 0323:42 (EST).Sagittarius
Buck MoonMonday, July 0307:39 (EST).Capricorn
Sturgeon MoonTuesday, August 0114:31 (EST).Aquarius
Blue MoonWednesday, August 3021:35 (EST).Pisces
Harvest MoonFriday, September 2905:57 (EST).Aries
Hunter’s MoonSaturday, October 2816:24 (EST).Taurus
Beaver MoonMonday, November 2704:16 (EST).Gemini
Cold MoonTuesday, December 2619:33 (EST).Cancer

Full Moon in January 2023 – Wolf Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, the full moon in January is known as Wolf Moon. WHY? Because it has been historically said that during this time of the year, native people would hear wolves howling at the moon. Hence, the full moon in this month is famously known as the Wolf Moon or simply the moon of the wolf.

When is the next full moon in January 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in January will occur on Friday, January 06 at 18:08 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Cancer. Apart from the Wolf Moon, the other January full moon names are Old Moon, Ice Moon, Winter Moon, Moon after Yule, etc.

Full Moon in February 2023 -Snow Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, the full moon in February is known as the Snow Moon named after the snow on the ground. WHY? Because more snow commonly falls during this month than any other winter month.

When is the next full moon in February 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in February will occur on Sunday, February 05 at 13:29 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Leo. Apart from the Snow Moon, the other February full moon names are Storm Moon, Bony Moon, Budding Moon, Hunger Moon, etc.

Full Moon in March 2023 – Worm Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, the full moon in March is known as the Worm Moon. WHY? Because this full moon marks the end of the winter season. Or, one could simply say that the cold weather starts to clear slightly.

This full moon will also be the last full moon before the arrival of the Spring Equinox in the earth’s northern hemisphere. The Spring Equinox i.e the first day of spring will occur on Monday, March 20 at 21:25 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).

When is the next full moon in March 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in March will occur on Tuesday, March 7 at 7:40 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Virgo. Apart from the Worm Moon, the other March full moon names are Crow Moon, Chaste Moon, Sleepy Moon, Sap Moon, Windy Moon, Fish Moon, etc.

Full Moon in April 2023 – Pink Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, the full moon in April is known as the Pink Moon. WHY? Because it coincides with springtime blooms in the northern hemisphere. Just to mention, the word Pink Moon has nothing to do with the color of the moon.

When is the next full moon in April 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in April will occur on Thursday, April 06 at 00:34 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Libra. Apart from the Pink Moon, the other April full names are Grass Moon, Egg Moon, Seed Moon, Awakening Moon, etc.

Full Moon in May 2023 – Flower Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, the full moon in May is known as the Flower Moon. WHY? Because this month’s flower moon indicates the flowers that usually bloom in this month.

When is the next full moon in May 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in May will occur on Friday, May 05 at 13:34 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Scorpio. Apart from the Flower Moon, the other May full names are Corn Planting Moon, Milk Moon, Panther Moon, Hare Moon, Bright Moon, Dragon Moon, etc.

Full Moon in June 2023 – Strawberry Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, the full moon in June is known as the Strawberry Moon. WHY? Because it signals or simply indicates the ripening of fruits (let’s say strawberries). That’s why the full moon in this month also goes by the name of Fruit Moon.

Not to mention, this full moon will also be the last full moon before the occurrence of the Summer Solstice in the earth’s northern hemisphere. The Summer Solstice i.e. the first day of summer will occur on Wednesday, June 21 at 14:58 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).

When is the next full moon in June 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in June will occur on Saturday, June 03 at 23:42 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Sagittarius. Apart from the Strawberry Moon, the other June full moon names are Rose Moon, Lotus Moon, Moon of Horses, Dyan Moon, etc.

Full Moon in July 2023 – Buck Moon

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In 2023, the July full moon name is known as the Buck Moon. WHY? Because during this time of the year, Buck (Male Deer) shed their old antlers and grows new ones every year. The antlers of Buck signify their strength and influence on their female mate selection. That’s why during male-to-male competition, bucks use antlers to justify their dominance.

When is the next full moon in July 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in July will occur on Monday, July 03 at 7:39 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Capricorn. Apart from the Buck Moon, the other July full moon names are Summer Moon, Thunder Moon, Hungry Ghost Moon, etc.

Full Moon in August 2023 – Sturgeon Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, the full moon in August is known as Sturgeon Moon. Because during this time of the year, there could be a large number of freshwater fishes can be found in the lakes as well as in the rivers, especially Lake Sturgeons. Hence, named Sturgeon Moon.

When is the next full moon in August 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in August will occur on Tuesday, August 01 at 14:31 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Aquarius. Apart from the Sturgeon Moon, the other August full moon names are Green Corn Moon, Dispute Moon, Lightning Moon, Women’s Moon, etc.

Second Full Moon in August 2023 – Blue Moon

Whenever there is a second full moon in a calendar month, we call it a Blue Moon that will occur on Wednesday, August 30 at 21:35 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Pisces.

Full Moon in September 2023 – Harvest Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, the full moon in September is known as Harvest Moon. WHY? Because this is the time of the year when harvesting takes place in the earth’s northern areas.

Not to mention, this full moon will also be the first full moon after the occurrence of the Fall Equinox in the earth’s northern areas. The Fall Equinox i.e the first day of fall will occur on Saturday, September 23 at 06:50 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).

When is the next full moon in September 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in September will occur on Friday, September 29 at 05:57 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be Aries. Apart from the Harvest Moon, the other September full moon names are Barley Moon, Chrysanthemum Moon, Moon When The Calves Grow Hair, Nut Moon, Mulberry Moon, etc.

Full Moon in October 2023 – Hunter’s Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, the full moon in October is known as Hunter’s Moon. WHY? Because it is generally the time to prepare for the upcoming winter season. And, for that, tribal people used to start hunting and preserving meat for the winter season.

When is the next full moon in October 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in October will occur on Saturday, October 28 at 16:24 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Taurus. Apart from the Hunter’s Moon, the other October full moon names are Blood Moon, Kindly Moon, Moon When Quilling and Beading is Done, Blackberry Moon, etc.

Full Moon in November 2023 – Beaver Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, November full moon is known as Beaver Moon. WHY? Because during this time of the year, these semiaquatic rodents (Beavers) vigorously start building their dams of wood and mud for the forthcoming winter season.

When is the next full moon in November 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in November will occur on Monday, November 27 at 04:16 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Gemini. Apart from the Beaver Moon, the other November full moon names are Moon When When Horns Are Broken Off, White Moon, Trading Moon, Sassafras Moon, etc.

Full Moon in December 2023 – Cold Moon

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In the northern hemisphere, the full moon in December is known as Cold Moon. WHY? Because this is the time when the winter truly begins in the Earth’s northern areas.

Not to mention, it will also be the first full moon after the occurrence of the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice i.e the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere will occur on Friday, December 22 at 03:28 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).

When is the next full moon in December 2023 in the northern hemisphere?

The next full moon in December will occur on Tuesday, December 26 at 19:33 Eastern Standard Time (EST). On this day, the moon will be in Cancer. Apart from the Cold Moon, the other December full Moon names are Oak Moon, Bitter Moon, Twelfth Moon, Christmas Moon, etc.

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