2023 Full Moon Calendar: When are the full moons in 2023?
The 2023 Full Moon Calendar includes 13 full moons with a blue moon in August, 2 penumbral lunar eclipses, and 4 supermoons.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and Moon so that the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or, 29.53 days on average.
How many full moons are left this year?
There is one full moon left in 2023, on Tuesday, December 26. The Full Cold Moon in December will be the last full moon of the year.
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 7:33 PM EST. The December 2023 full moon will be called the Full Cold Moon and will be the first Winter Full Moon. It will be the full moon in Cancer.
The last full moon was on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 4:16 AM EST. The November 27 Full Moon was called the Full Beaver Moon and was the last full moon of Autumn 2023. It was the full moon in Gemini.
Get ready for the full moons in 2023
In 2023 there will be 13 full moons because August had two full moons. The first full moon of 2023 was on January 6. The names and dates of the full moons in 2023 are:
- January 6, 2023: Full Wolf Moon
- February 5, 2023: Full Snow Moon
- March 7, 2023: Full Worm Moon
- April 6, 2023: Full Pink Moon
- May 5, 2023: Full Flower Moon
- June 3, 2023: Full Strawberry Moon
- July 3, 2023: Super Buck Moon
- August 1, 2023: Super Sturgeon Moon
- August 30, 2023: Super Blue Moon
- September 29, 2023: Super Harvest Moon
- October 28, 2023: Full Hunter’s Moon
- November 27, 2023: Full Beaver Moon
- December 26, 2023: Full Cold Moon
Full moons Across the United States from New York To California
Full Moons in the U.S. Eastern Time for 2023
The names and dates of the full moons in US Eastern time are:
- Wolf Moon on January 6 at 6:08 PM EST
- Snow Moon on February 5 at 1:29 PM EST
- Worm Moon on March 7 at 7:40 AM EST
- Pink Moon on April 6 at 12:34 AM EDT
- Flower Moon on May 5 at 1:34 PM EDT
- Strawberry Moon on June 3 at 11:42 PM EDT
- Buck Moon on July 3 at 7:39 AM EDT
- Sturgeon Moon on August 1 at 2:31 PM EDT
- Blue Moon on August 30 at 9:35 PM EDT
- Harvest Moon on September 29 at 5:57 AM EDT
- Hunter’s Moon on October 28 at 4:24 PM EDT
- Beaver Moon on November 27 at 4:16 AM EST
- Cold Moon on December 26 at 7:33 PM EST
Full Moons in the U.S. Central Time for 2023
The names and dates of the full moons in US Central time are:
- Wolf Moon on January 6 at 5:08 PM CST
- Snow Moon on February 5 at 12:29 PM CST
- Worm Moon on March 7 at 6:40 AM CST
- Pink Moon on April 5 at 11:34 PM CDT
- Flower Moon on May 5 at 12:34 PM CDT
- Strawberry Moon on June 3 at 10:42 PM CDT
- Buck Moon on July 3 at 6:39 AM CDT
- Sturgeon Moon on August 1 at 1:31 PM CDT
- Blue Moon on August 30 at 8:35 PM CDT
- Harvest Moon on September 29 at 4:57 AM CDT
- Hunter’s Moon on October 28 at 3:24 PM CDT
- Beaver Moon on November 27 at 3:16 AM CST
- Cold Moon on December 26 at 6:33 PM CST
Full Moons in the U.S. Mountain Time for 2023
The names and dates of the full moons in US Mountain time are:
- Wolf Moon on January 6 at 4:08 PM MST
- Snow Moon on February 5 at 11:29 AM MST
- Worm Moon on March 7 at 5:40 AM MST
- Pink Moon on April 5 at 10:34 PM MDT
- Flower Moon on May 5 at 11:34 AM MDT
- Strawberry Moon on June 3 at 9:42 PM MDT
- Buck Moon on July 3 at 5:39 AM MDT
- Sturgeon Moon on August 1 at 12:31 PM MDT
- Blue Moon on August 30 at 7:35 PM MDT
- Harvest Moon on September 29 at 3:57 AM MDT
- Hunter’s Moon on October 28 at 2:24 PM MDT
- Beaver Moon on November 27 at 2:16 AM MST
- Cold Moon on December 26 at 5:33 PM MST
Full Moons in the U.S. Pacific Time for 2023
The names and dates of the full moons in US Pacific time are:
- Wolf Moon on January 6 at 3:08 PM PST
- Snow Moon on February 5 at 10:29 AM PST
- Worm Moon on March 7 at 4:40 AM PST
- Pink Moon on April 5 at 9:34 PM PDT
- Flower Moon on May 5 at 10:34 AM PDT
- Strawberry Moon on June 3 at 8:42 PM PDT
- Buck Moon on July 3 at 4:39 AM PDT
- Sturgeon Moon on August 1 at 11:31 AM PDT
- Blue Moon on August 30 at 6:35 PM PDT
- Harvest Moon on September 29 at 2:57 AM PDT
- Hunter’s Moon on October 28 at 1:24 PM PDT
- Beaver Moon on November 27 at 1:16 AM PST
- Cold Moon on December 26 at 4:33 PM MST
2023 Full Moon Calendar and Names
In 2023 there will be 13 full moons because August had two full moons. The first full moon of 2023 was on January 6 and the last full moon of the year will be on December 26. There were 4 supermoons during the year and 2 penumbral lunar eclipses.
January 6, 2023: Full Wolf Moon
The first full moon of 2023 was on Friday, January 6, 2023. The January Full Moon was called the Full Wolf Moon and was the first full moon of Winter 2022-2023. The January 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer. Other names for the January full moon were the Ice Moon, Old Moon, Moon After Yule, and Snow Moon.
January 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: January 6 at 6:08 PM EST
- U.S. Central: January 6 at 5:08 PM CST
- U.S. Mountain: January 6 at 4:08 PM MST
- U.S. Pacific: January 6 at 3:08 PM PST
February 5, 2023: Full Snow Moon
The full moon in February 2023 was on Sunday, February 5, 2023. The Full Snow Moon was the second full moon of the Winter 2022-2023 season. The February 5 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo. Other names for the February full moon were the Hunger Moon, Chaste Moon, and Storm Moon.
February 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: February 5 at 1:29 PM EST
- U.S. Central: February 5 at 12:29 PM CST
- U.S. Mountain: February 5 at 11:29 AM MST
- U.S. Pacific: February 5 at 10:29 AM PST
March 7, 2023: Full Worm Moon
The full moon in March 2023 was on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The Full Worm Moon was the third and last full moon of the Winter 2023 season. The March 7 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo. Other names for the March full moon were the Sap Moon, Crow Moon, Chaste Moon, Sugar Moon, and Lenten Moon.
March 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: March 7 at 7:40 AM EST
- U.S. Central: March 7 at 6:40 AM CST
- U.S. Mountain: March 7 at 5:40 AM MST
- U.S. Pacific: March 7 at 4:40 AM PST
April 6, 2023: Full Pink Moon
The full moon in April 2023 was on Thursday, April 6, 2023. The Full Pink Moon was the first Spring full moon in 2023. The April 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra. Other names for the full moon in April were the Egg Moon, Full Sprouting Grass Moon, and Full Fish Moon
April 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: April 6 at 12:34 AM EDT
- U.S. Central: April 5 at 11:34 PM CDT
- U.S. Mountain: April 5 at 10:34 PM MDT
- U.S. Pacific: April 5 at 9:34 PM PDT
May 5, 2023: Full Flower Moon
The full moon in May 2023 was on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Full Flower Moon was the second full moon of the Spring 2023 season. The May 5 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio. There was also a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the May full moon. Other names for the May Full moon were the Corn Planting Moon, and Milk Moon.
May 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: May 5 at 1:34 PM EDT
- U.S. Central: May 5 at 12:34 PM CDT
- U.S. Mountain: May 5 at 11:34 AM MDT
- U.S. Pacific: May 5 at 10:34 AM PDT
June 3, 2023: Full Strawberry Moon
The full moon in June 2023 was on June 3, 2023. The Full Strawberry Moon was the third and last full moon of Spring 2023. The June 3 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius. Other names for the June full moon were the Rose Moon, Mead Moon, and Honey Moon.
June 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: June 3 at 11:42 PM EDT
- U.S. Central: June 3 at 10:42 PM CDT
- U.S. Mountain: June 3 at 9:42 PM MDT
- U.S. Pacific: June 3 at 8:42 PM PDT
July 3, 2023: Full Buck Moon
The full moon in July 2023 was on Monday, July 3, 2023. The Full Buck Moon was the first full moon of Summer 2023. The July 3 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn. It was the first of four super full moons in 2023. Other names for the July full moon were the Thunder Moon, and Hay Moon.
July 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: July 3 at 7:39 AM EDT
- U.S. Central: July 3 at 6:39 AM CDT
- U.S. Mountain: July 3 at 5:39 AM MDT
- U.S. Pacific: July 3 at 4:39 AM PDT
August 1, 2023: Full Sturgeon Moon
The first full moon in August 2023 was on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the second full moon of Summer 2023. The August 1 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius and the second 2023 full supermoon. Other names for the first August full moon were the Barley Moon, Corn Moon, Dog Moon, Fruit Moon, Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Herb Moon, Red Moon, and Wyrt Moon.
August 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: August 1 at 2:31 PM EDT
- U.S. Central: August 1 at 1:31 PM CDT
- U.S. Mountain: August 1 at 12:31 PM MDT
- U.S. Pacific: August 1 at 11:31 AM PDT
August 30, 2023: Super Blue Moon
The second full moon in August 2023 was on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The Super Blue Moon was the last Summer Full Moon. The August 30 full moon was the full moon in Pisces and the third super full moon in 2023.
August 2023 Blue Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: August 30 at 9:35 PM EDT
- U.S. Central: August 30 at 8:35 PM CDT
- U.S. Mountain: August 30 at 7:35 PM MDT
- U.S. Pacific: August 30 at 6:35 PM PDT
September 29, 2023: Super Harvest Moon
The full moon in September 2023 was on Friday, September 29, 2023. The Super Harvest Moon was the first full moon of Autumn 2023 and the last super full moon of 2023. The September 29 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aries. There will also be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse during the full moon
September 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: September 29 at 5:57 AM EDT
- U.S. Central: September 29 at 4:57 AM CDT
- U.S. Mountain: September 29 at 3:57 AM MDT
- U.S. Pacific: September 29 at 2:57 AM PDT
October 28, 2023: Full Hunter’s Moon
The full moon in October 2023 was on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Full Hunter’s Moon was the second full moon of Autumn 2023. The October 28 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
October 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: October 28 at 4:24 PM EDT
- U.S. Central: October 28 at 3:24 PM CDT
- U.S. Mountain: October 28 at 2:24 PM MDT
- U.S. Pacific: October 28 at 1:24 PM PDT
November 27, 2023: Full Beaver Moon
The full moon in November 2023 will be on Monday, November 27, 2023. The Full Beaver Moon will be the last full moon of Autumn 2023. The November 27 Full Moon will be the full moon in Gemini. Another name for the November full moon was the Frosty Moon.
November 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: November 27 at 4:16 AM EST
- U.S. Central: November 27 at 3:16 AM CST
- U.S. Mountain: November 27 at 2:16 AM MST
- U.S. Pacific: November 27 at 1:16 AM PST
December 26, 2023: Full Cold Moon
The last full moon of 2023 will be on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The Full Cold Moon will be the first Winter Full Moon. The December 26 Full Moon will be the full moon in Cancer. Other names for the December Full moon are the Long Nights Moon and Oak Moon
December 2023 Full Moon Time
- U.S. Eastern: December 26 at 7:33 PM EST
- U.S. Central: December 26 at 6:33 PM CST
- U.S. Mountain: December 26 at 5:33 PM MST
- U.S. Pacific: December 26 at 4:33 PM MST
2023 Full Moon Calendar At a Glance
Phase | Date | U.S. Eastern Time | U.S. Central Time | U.S. Mountain Time | U.S. Pacific Time |
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Wolf Moon | January 6 | 6:08 PM EST | 5:08 PM CST | 4:08 PM MST | 3:08 PM PST |
Snow Moon | February 5 | 1:29 PM EST | 12:29 PM CST | 11:29 AM MST | 10:29 AM PST |
Worm Moon | March 7 | 7:40 AM EST | 6:40 AM CST | 5:40 AM MST | 4:40 AM PST |
Pink Moon | April 6 | 12:34 AM EDT | 11:34 PM CDT (April 5) | 10:34 PM MDT (April 5) | 9:34 PM PDT (April 5) |
Flower Moon | May 5 | 1:34 PM EDT | 12:34 PM CDT | 11:34 AM MDT | 10:34 AM PDT |
Strawberry Moon | June 3 | 11:42 PM EDT | 10:42 PM CDT | 9:42 PM MDT | 8:42 PM PDT |
Buck Moon | July 3 | 7:39 AM EDT | 6:39 AM CDT | 5:39 AM MDT | 4:39 AM PDT |
Sturgeon Moon | August 1 | 2:31 PM EDT | 1:31 PM CDT | 12:31 PM MDT | 11:31 AM PDT |
Blue Moon | August 30 | 9:35 PM EDT | 8:35 PM CDT | 7:35 PM MDT | 6:35 PM PDT |
Harvest Moon | September 29 | 5:57 AM EDT | 4:57 AM CDT | 3:57 AM MDT | 2:57 AM PDT |
Hunter’s Moon | October 28 | 4:24 PM EDT | 3:24 PM CDT | 2:24 PM MDT | 1:24 PM PDT |
Beaver Moon | November 27 | 4:16 AM EST | 3:16 AM CST | 2:16 AM MST | 1:16 AM PST |
Cold Moon | December 26 | 7:33 PM EST | 6:33 PM CST | 5:33 PM MST | 4:33 PM MST |
Full Moon Names in 2023
The nicknames for each full moon come from a variety of traditions. The full moon names for 2023 are:
- January 6: Wolf Moon, Ice Moon, Old Moon, Moon After Yule, and Snow Moon
- February 5: Snow Moon, Hunger Moon, Chaste Moon, and Storm Moon.
- March 7: Worm Moon, Sap Moon, Crow Moon, Chaste Moon, Sugar Moon, and Lenten Moon
- April 6: Pink Moon, Egg Moon, Full Sprouting Grass Moon, and Full Fish Moon
- May 5: Flower Moon, Corn Planting Moon, and Milk Moon
- June 3: Strawberry Moon, Rose Moon, Mead Moon, and Honey Moon
- July 3: Buck Moon, Thunder Moon, and Hay Moon
- August 1: Sturgeon Moon, Barley Moon, Corn Moon, Dog Moon, Fruit Moon, Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Herb Moon, Red Moon, and Wyrt Moon
- August 30: Blue Moon
- September 29: Harvest Moon
- October 28: Hunter’s Moon
- November 27: Beaver Moon, Frosty Moon
- December 26: Full Cold Moon, Long Nights Moon and Oak Moon
The September full moon was the 2023 Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
Related: 2023 New Moons
2023 Blue Moon
There was a blue moon in 2023 on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, because August had two full moons. The August 30 full moon was the third and last full moon of Summer 2023.
There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know, is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.
The second definition of a blue moon relates to having an extra full moon during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon of the season is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon to help distinguish between the other definition.
First Full Moons of the Seasons
Each season starts and ends with the equinoxes and solstices during the year. The 2023 dates for the equinoxes and solstices are:
- Vernal Equinox: March 20, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2023 at 10:58 AM EDT
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 2023 at 2:50 AM EDT
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2023 at 10:28 PM EST
The first full moon after Spring Equinox 2023 was on Thursday, April 6, 2023. The first full moon of Spring was the April full moon, also called the Full Pink Moon.
The first full moon after the Summer Solstice 2023 was on Monday, July 3, 2023. The first full moon of Summer was the 2023 full moon, also called the Full Buck Moon.
The first full moon after the Autumn Equinox 2023 was on Friday, September 29, 2023. The first full moon of Autumn was the September full moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon.
The first full moon after the Winter Solstice 2023 will be on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The December 2023 full moon is also called the Full Cold Moon and is the first full moon of the Winter 2023-2024 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2023 Full Moon Calendar to help you prepare for the year ahead.
How many full moons will there be in 2023?
There will be 13 full moons in 2023 with one full moon each month except for August which had two. There were 4 super full moons in 2023 with the last during the blue moon in August.
When was the first full moon of 2023?
The first full moon of 2023 was on Friday, January 6, 2023. The Full Wolf Moon was the January Full moon. It was also the first full moon of Winter 2022-2023.
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The dates and times provided by NASA in United States Eastern Time are for both Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) for part of the year in the United States. Also below is the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.