Full Moon Calendar 2027 with 12 full moons
The Full Moon 2027 Calendar will help you mark your calendar for the upcoming full moons, a seasonal blue moon, a full supermoon, solstices, equinoxes, and full moon eclipses. When are the full moons in 2027? Check out the dates below.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon so that the moon looks completely illuminated when you look at it. It happens about once a month or, 29.53 days on average.
In 2027 there will be 12 full moons with one full moon per month and three full moons per season except for one season which will have four. Take a look at each month, the names associated with each full moon, the eclipses that will occur, and the dates for the equinoxes and solstices.
The dates and times provided by NASA in United States Eastern Time (ET) account 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. This was previously referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Since your local time zone may be different, the exact dates may shift slightly for your calendar.
When are the 2027 Full Moons?
In 2027 there will be 12 full moons during the year. The full moon schedule will start at the end of January, setting up the year to have 12 full moons and a seasonal blue moon.
The dates and names of the 2027 Full Moons are in Eastern Time:
- January 22, 2027: Full Wolf Moon
- February 20, 2027: Full Snow Moon
- March 22, 2027: Full Worm Moon
- April 20, 2027: Scorpio
- May 20, 2027: Full Flower Moon
- June 18, 2027 (June 19, 2027 UTC): Full Strawberry Moon
- July 18, 2027: Full Buck Moon
- August 17, 2027: Full Sturgeon Moon
- September 15, 2027 (September 16 UTC): Full Harvest Moon
- October 15, 2027: Full Hunter’s Moon
- November 13, 2027 (November 14 UTC): Full Beaver Moon
- December 13, 2027: Full Cold Moon
Take a look at each month, the names associated with each full moon, the eclipses that will occur, and the dates for the equinoxes and solstices.
Full Moon Calendar 2027 By Month
In 2027 there will be 12 full moons during the year. The full moon schedule will start at the end of January, setting up the year to have 12 full moons and a seasonal blue moon.
January 2027 Full Moon
The January 2027 Full Moon on Friday January 22, 2027 7:17 AM EST or 12:17 PM UTC will be the first full moon of 2027. It will be the second full moon of the Winter 2026-2027 season as the December 2026 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon will be the full moon in Leo and the one full supermoon of 2027.
January Full Moon Name
The January full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Wolf Moon, named for wolves howling at the moon. It’s also been referred to as the Ice Moon, Old Moon, Moon After Yule, and Snow Moon. Sometimes full moon names overlap and the Snow Moon name is commonly used to refer to the February full moon.
February 2027 Full Moon
The February 2027 Full Moon will be on Saturday February 20, 2027 6:23 PM EST or 11:23 PM UTC. The second full moon of 2027 will be the third and last full moon of the Winter 2026-2027 season. The February Full Moon will be the full moon in Virgo.
There will also be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 10 minutes before the full moon peak.
February Full Moon Name
The February full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Snow Moon, named for the usually frequent snow that occurs at that time of the year. Other nicknames for the February full moon include the Hunger Moon, Chaste Moon, and Storm Moon.
March 2027 Full Moon
The March 2027 Full Moon will be on Monday March 22, 2027 6:44 AM EDT or 11:44 AM UTC. The third full moon of 2027 will be the first full moon of the Spring 2027 season as the first full moon after the Spring Equinox 2027. The March Full Moon will be the full moon in Libra.
March Full Moon Name
The March Full moon is commonly referred to as the Full Worm Moon, inspired by the time of the year when the earthworms start to reappear as the grown thaws at the end of the winter. The birds start to come back as spring approaches, with the Spring Equinox that happens each year towards the end of March. Other nicknames for the March Full Moon include: Sap Moon, Crow Moon, Chaste Moon, Sugar Moon, and Lenten Moon.
Spring 2027 Equinox
March also includes the switch between the Winter and Spring Seasons. The Vernal Equinox (or Spring Equinox) will be on Saturday March 20, 2027 4:25 PM EDT or 9:25 PM UTC, about two days before the March Full Moon.
April 2027 Full Moon
The April 2027 Full Moon will be on Tuesday April 20, 2027 6:27 PM EDT or 11:27 PM UTC. The fourth full moon of 2027 will be the second full moon of the Spring 2027 season as the second full moon after the Spring Equinox. The April Full Moon will be the full moon in Scorpio.
April Full Moon Name
The April Full Moon is commonly referred to as the Full Pink Moon, inspired by a pink herb moss that would flower at that time of year. Other nicknames for April’s full moon include: Egg Moon, Full Sprouting Grass Moon, and Full Fish Moon (generally among the coastal indigenous tribes). They all have a common tie to the spring season as new flowers start to bloom and the fish begin to spawn.
May 2027 Full Moon
The May 2027 Full Moon will be on Thursday May 20, 2027 6:59 AM EDT or 11:59 AM UTC. The fifth 2027 full moon will be the third full moon of the Spring 2027 season. The May Full Moon will be the full moon in Scorpio.
May Full Moon Name
The May Full Moon is commonly referred to as the Full Flower Moon. This name probably isn’t a surprise when you think of the saying: “April Showers bring May Flowers”. While the April full moon name doesn’t reference rain, the May full moon matches the time-honored saying. Welcome to spring and the flowers that come with the season. Other nicknames for the May Full Moon include the Corn Planting Moon, and Milk Moon.
May 2027 Seasonal Blue Moon
The May 20th full moon will also be a seasonal blue moon as the summer season will have four full moons. As the third full moon in the season, it is considered a seasonal blue moon.
June 2027 Full Moon
The June 2027 Full Moon will be on Friday June 18, 2027 8:44 PM EDT or June 19, 2027 1:44 AM UTC. The sixth full moon of 2027 will be the last full moon of the Spring 2027 season as it will be the last full moon before the Summer Solstice by a few days. The June Full Moon will be the full moon in Sagittarius.
June Full Moon Name
The June Full Moon is commonly referred to as the Full Strawberry Moon. It’s a name you could have guessed if you like to pick strawberries in June. The Full Strawberry Moon fits nicely as summer approaches, and it’s time to enjoy this fruit. Other nicknames for the June Full Moon include: Rose Moon, Mead Moon, and Honey Moon.
Summer Solstice 2027
June also includes the switch between the Spring and Summer Seasons. The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for Monday June 21, 2027 10:11 AM EDT or 3:11 PM UTC.
July 2027 Full Moon
The July 2027 Full Moon will be on Sunday July 18, 2027 11:45 AM EDT or 4:45 PM UTC. The seventh 2027 full moon will be the first full moon of the Summer 2027 season as the first full moon after the Summer Solstice. The July Full Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn.
July Full Moon Name
The July Full Moon is commonly referred to as the Full Buck Moon. It’s not likely a name you would have immediately guessed. The Full Buck Moon takes its name from the time of year when antlers start to appear on male deer (bucks). Other nicknames for July’s Full Moon include the Thunder Moon and Hay Moon.
August 2027 Full Moon
The August 2027 Full Moon will be on Tuesday August 17, 2027 3:29 AM EDT or 8:29 AM UTC. The eighth full moon in 2027 will be the second full moon of the Summer 2027 season as the second full moon after the Summer Solstice. The August Full Moon will be the full moon in Aquarius.
There will also be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 15 minutes before the full moon peak.
August Full Moon Name
The August Full Moon is commonly referred to as the Full Sturgeon Moon. It’s likely not a name you would guess. The Full Sturgeon Moon gets its name as sturgeon are caught in high numbers in North America’s Great Lakes at that time of year. Other nicknames for the August Full Moon include the Barley Moon, Corn Moon, Dog Moon, Fruit Moon Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Herb Moon, Red Moon, and Wyrt Moon.
September 2027 Full Moon
The September 2027 Full Moon will be on Wednesday September 15, 2027 7:04 PM EDT or September 16, 2027 12:04 AM UTC. The ninth 2027 full moon will also be the last full moon of the Summer 2027 season because it occurs before the Autumn Equinox. The September Full Moon will be the full moon in Pisces.
September Full Moon Name
The September 2027 full moon is called the Full Harvest Moon because it’s closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon. The nickname is inspired by nature and agriculture as well as the timing of the Fall Equinox. In other years, the September Full Moon is also called the Full Corn Moon.
Autumnal Equinox 2027
September also includes the switch between the Summer and Autumn Seasons. The Autumnal Equinox is on the calendar for Thursday September 23, 2027 2:02 AM EDT or 7:02 AM UTC. As the September full moon will be closer to the Autumnal Equinox than the October full moon, it will be called the Full Harvest Moon.
October 2027 Full Moon
The October 2027 Full Moon will be on Friday October 15, 2027 9:47 AM EDT or 2:47 PM UTC. The tenth full moon in 2027 will be the first full moon of the Autumn 2027 season as the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox. The October full moon will be the full moon in Aries.
October Full Moon Name
The October Full Moon is called the Full Hunter’s Moon. This nickname is inspired by Native Americans and their activities for getting ready for the winter. They would start gathering provisions to get them through the winter. In some years, the October full moon’s name switches to the Full Harvest Moon if it occurs closer to the Fall Equinox and the September full moon.
November 2027 Full Moon
The November 2027 Full moon will be on Saturday November 13, 2027 10:26 PM EST or November 14, 2027 3:26 AM UTC. The eleventh 2027 full moon will be the second full moon of the Autumn 2027 season as the second full moon after the Autumnal Equinox. The November full moon will be the full moon in Taurus.
November Full Moon Name
The November Full Moon is commonly referred to as the Full Beaver Moon. It’s not likely a name you would have immediately guessed. The Full Beaver Moon is inspired by nature as this nickname comes from the time when Native Americans and early settlers would set traps to catch beavers to have warm furs for the winter. Another nickname for the November full moon is the Frosty Moon.
December 2027 Full Moon
The December 2027 Full Moon will be on Monday December 13, 2027 11:09 AM EST or 4:09 PM UTC. The last full moon of 2027 will be the third full moon of the Autumn 2027 season as it will occur before the Winter Solstice. The December Full Moon will be the full moon in Gemini.
December Full Moon Name
The December Full Moon is called the Full Cold Moon. It’s a name that doesn’t come as a surprise and one you may have guessed. The Full Cold Moon is a fitting name for a moon given how the temperatures get colder with the official start of Winter. Another nickname for the December Full Moon is the Long Nights Moon, another equally fitting given December has the shortest day of the year. A final nickname for the full moon is the Oak Moon.
Winter Solstice 2027
December also includes the switch between the Autumn and Winter Seasons. The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for Tuesday December 21, 2027 9:43 PM EST or December 22, 2027 2:43 AM UTC.
When is the 2027 Harvest Moon?
In 2027, the Full Harvest Moon will be the September 2027 Full Moon on Wednesday September 15, 2027 7:04 PM EDT or September 16, 2027 12:04 AM UTC. The September 15th full moon will be closer to the Autumnal Equinox than the October Full Moon It will be in the Summer 2027 season because it occurs before the Autumn Equinox.
The New Harvest Moon will be on Tuesday August 31, 2027 1:41 PM EDT or 6:41 PM UTC. It will be part of the Summer Season, but in a different month. In some years depending on how the lunar cycle aligns, the seasons and months may be different for each.
What are the names of the 2027 full moons?
Full moon names come from various traditions and depending on the region you’re from the nicknames will change.
The names of the 2027 full moons are as follows:
- January 2027: Full Wolf Moon
- February 2027: Full Snow Moon
- March 2027: Full Worm Moon
- April 2027: Full Pink Moon
- May 2027: Full Flower Moon
- June 2027: Full Strawberry Moon
- July 2027: Full Buck Moon
- August 2027: Full Sturgeon Moon
- September 2027: Full Harvest Moon
- October 2027: Full Hunter’s Moon
- November 2027: Full Beaver Moon
- December 2027: Full Cold Moon
What will be the signs of 2027 full moons?
The astrological signs of the 2027 full moons were:
- January 22, 2027: Leo
- February 20, 2027: Virgo
- March 22, 2027: Libra
- April 20, 2027: Scorpio
- May 20, 2027: Scorpio
- June 18, 2027: Sagittarius
- July 18, 2027: Capricorn
- August 17, 2027: Aquarius
- September 15, 2027 (September 16 UTC): Pisces
- October 15, 2027: Aries
- November 13, 2027 (November 14 UTC): Taurus
- December 13, 2027: Gemini
In 2027 the full moon calendar aligned such that year had two full moons in Scorpio in the same cycle.
Will there be a blue moon in 2027?
Yes, the May 2027 full moon will be a seasonal full moon because there will be 4 full moons during the Spring 2027 season. There will not be a traditional full blue moon in 2027 as all months will have 1 full moon. No month in 2027 will have two full moons.
The 2027 seasonal blue moon will be on Thursday May 20, 2027 as the third full moon of the Summer 2027 season.
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 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.
When are the full supermoons in 2027?
In 2027 there will be one full supermoon: January 22, 2027. The January full moon will be the Full Wolf moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest that the Moon comes to the Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon has a larger-than-usual appearance when you look at it. There isn’t an official definition for how close the moon needs to be to the earth to be considered a supermoon. For the purposes of this site, we’ll follow the Timeanddate.com definition using moons less than 360,000 kilometers from the Earth.
The full moon in February will be just beyond the 360,000 kilometers distance from the earth. So it will be large and depending on the distance you reference it could also be been considered a supermoon.
When are the lunar eclipses in 2027?
In 2027 there will be two lunar eclipses. The first will be a penumbral lunar eclipse as part of the February Full Moon on February 20, 2027, 10 minutes before the peak of the full moon. The second will be another penumbral lunar eclipse during August Full Moon on August 17th, 15 minutes before the full moon peak.
First Full Moons of the 2027 Seasons
In 2027 all of the seasons will three full moons except for one that will have four. There is a seasonal blue moon on the schedule for the year.
2027 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2027 dates for the equinoxes and solstices are as follows:
- Vernal Equinox: March 20, 2027 4:25 PM EDT (9:25 PM UTC)
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2027 10:11 AM EDT (3:11 PM UTC)
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 2027 2:02 AM EDT (7:02 AM UTC)
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2027 9:43 PM EST (December 22, 2027 2:43 AM UTC)
The first full moon of Spring 2027
The first full moon of Spring 2027 will be the first full moon after Spring Equinox 2027 on Monday March 22, 2027 6:44 AM EDT or 11:44 AM UTC. It’s the March 2027 full moon, also called the Full Worm Moon.
The first full moon of Summer 2027
The first full moon of Summer 2027 will be the first full moon after the Summer Solstice 2027 will be on Sunday July 18, 2027 11:45 AM EDT or 4:45 PM UTC. It’s the July 2027 full moon, also called the Full Buck Moon.
The first full moon of Autumn 2027
The first full moon of Autumn 2027 will be the first full moon after the Autumn Equinox 2027 will be on Friday October 15, 2027 9:47 AM EDT or 2:47 PM UTC. It’s the October 2027 full moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon.
The first full moon of Winter 2027
The first full moon of Winter 2027 will be the first full moon after the Winter Solstice 2027 which not occur until 2028 on Tuesday January 11, 2028 11:03 PM EST or January 12, 2028 4:03 AM UTC. Because the December 2027 full moon will happen before the Winter Solstice, the next full moon will be in January 2028. It’s also called the Full Wolf Moon, and is the first full moon of the Winter 2027-2028 season.
2027 Moon Phases in Eastern Time and UTC
Below are the lunar phases for 2027 including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter that were on the schedule for each month. The date and times are based on both the United States Eastern Time Zone and UTC, adjusted for daylight saving time.
| Lunar Phase | United States Eastern Date & Time | UTC Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| January New Moon | January 7, 2027 3:24 PM EST | January 7, 2027 8:24 PM UTC |
| January First Quarter | January 15, 2027 3:34 PM EST | January 15, 2027 8:34 PM UTC |
| January Full Moon | January 22, 2027 7:17 AM EST | January 22, 2027 12:17 PM UTC |
| January Last Quarter | January 29, 2027 5:55 AM EST | January 29, 2027 10:55 AM UTC |
| February New Moon | February 6, 2027 10:56 AM EST | February 6, 2027 3:56 PM UTC |
| February First Quarter | February 14, 2027 2:58 AM EST | February 14, 2027 7:58 AM UTC |
| February Full Moon | February 20, 2027 6:23 PM EST | February 20, 2027 11:23 PM UTC |
| February Last Quarter | February 28, 2027 12:16 AM EST | February 28, 2027 5:16 AM UTC |
| March New Moon | March 8, 2027 4:29 AM EST | March 8, 2027 9:29 AM UTC |
| March First Quarter | March 15, 2027 12:25 PM EDT | March 15, 2027 5:25 PM UTC |
| March Full Moon | March 22, 2027 6:44 AM EDT | March 22, 2027 11:44 AM UTC |
| March Last Quarter | March 29, 2027 8:54 PM EDT | March 30, 2027 1:54 AM UTC |
| April New Moon | April 6, 2027 7:51 PM EDT | April 7, 2027 12:51 AM UTC |
| April First Quarter | April 13, 2027 6:56 PM EDT | April 13, 2027 11:56 PM UTC |
| April Full Moon | April 20, 2027 6:27 PM EDT | April 20, 2027 11:27 PM UTC |
| April Last Quarter | April 28, 2027 4:18 PM EDT | April 28, 2027 9:18 PM UTC |
| May New Moon | May 6, 2027 6:59 AM EDT | May 6, 2027 11:59 AM UTC |
| May First Quarter | May 13, 2027 12:44 AM EDT | May 13, 2027 5:44 AM UTC |
| May Full Moon | May 20, 2027 6:59 AM EDT | May 20, 2027 11:59 AM UTC |
| May Last Quarter | May 28, 2027 9:58 AM EDT | May 28, 2027 2:58 PM UTC |
| June New Moon | June 4, 2027 3:40 PM EDT | June 4, 2027 8:40 PM UTC |
| June First Quarter | June 11, 2027 6:56 AM EDT | June 11, 2027 11:56 AM UTC |
| June Full Moon | June 18, 2027 8:44 PM EDT | June 19, 2027 1:44 AM UTC |
| June Last Quarter | June 27, 2027 12:54 AM EDT | June 27, 2027 5:54 AM UTC |
| July New Moon | July 3, 2027 11:02 PM EDT | July 4, 2027 4:02 AM UTC |
| July First Quarter | July 10, 2027 2:39 PM EDT | July 10, 2027 7:39 PM UTC |
| July Full Moon | July 18, 2027 11:45 AM EDT | July 18, 2027 4:45 PM UTC |
| July Last Quarter | July 26, 2027 12:55 PM EDT | July 26, 2027 5:55 PM UTC |
| August New Moon | August 2, 2027 6:05 AM EDT | August 2, 2027 11:05 AM UTC |
| August First Quarter | August 9, 2027 12:54 AM EDT | August 9, 2027 5:54 AM UTC |
| August Full Moon | August 17, 2027 3:29 AM EDT | August 17, 2027 8:29 AM UTC |
| August Last Quarter | August 24, 2027 10:27 PM EDT | August 25, 2027 3:27 AM UTC |
| August New Moon | August 31, 2027 1:41 PM EDT | August 31, 2027 6:41 PM UTC |
| September First Quarter | September 7, 2027 2:31 PM EDT | September 7, 2027 7:31 PM UTC |
| September Full Moon | September 15, 2027 7:04 PM EDT | September 16, 2027 12:04 AM UTC |
| September Last Quarter | September 23, 2027 6:20 AM EDT | September 23, 2027 11:20 AM UTC |
| September New Moon | September 29, 2027 10:36 PM EDT | September 30, 2027 3:36 AM UTC |
| October First Quarter | October 7, 2027 7:47 AM EDT | October 7, 2027 12:47 PM UTC |
| October Full Moon | October 15, 2027 9:47 AM EDT | October 15, 2027 2:47 PM UTC |
| October Last Quarter | October 22, 2027 1:29 PM EDT | October 22, 2027 6:29 PM UTC |
| October New Moon | October 29, 2027 9:36 AM EDT | October 29, 2027 2:36 PM UTC |
| November First Quarter | November 6, 2027 3:00 AM EDT | November 6, 2027 8:00 AM UTC |
| November Full Moon | November 13, 2027 10:26 PM EST | November 14, 2027 3:26 AM UTC |
| November Last Quarter | November 20, 2027 7:48 PM EST | November 21, 2027 12:48 AM UTC |
| November New Moon | November 27, 2027 10:24 PM EST | November 28, 2027 3:24 AM UTC |
| December First Quarter | December 6, 2027 12:22 AM EST | December 6, 2027 5:22 AM UTC |
| December Full Moon | December 13, 2027 11:09 AM EST | December 13, 2027 4:09 PM UTC |
| December Last Quarter | December 20, 2027 4:11 AM EST | December 20, 2027 9:11 AM UTC |
| December New Moon | December 27, 2027 3:12 PM EST | December 27, 2027 8:12 PM UTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2027 Full Moon Calendar to help you prepare for the year ahead.
There will be 12 full moons in 2027 with one full moon each month of the year. There will be a full seasonal blue moon in the Spring 2027 season without adding another full moon to the annual calendar.
The first full moon of 2027 will be on Friday January 22, 2027 7:17 AM EST or 12:17 PM UTC. It will be called the Full Wolf Moon. It is also the second full moon of the Winter 2026-2027 season as the December 2026 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
The last full moon of 2027 will be on Monday December 13, 2027 11:09 AM EST or 4:09 PM UTC. It will be called the Full Cold Moon. The last full moon of 2027 will be the third full moon of the Autumn 2027 season as it will occur before the Winter Solstice.
2027 Full Moon Calendar Summary
In 2027 there will be 12 full moons, and a seasonal blue moon in May. The year will have 1 full supermoon. The dates of the Full Moons in 2027 are:
- January 22, 2027 7:17 AM EST (12:17 PM UTC)
- February 20, 2027 6:23 PM EST (11:23 PM UTC)
- March 22, 2027 6:44 AM EDT (11:44 AM UTC)
- April 20, 2027 6:27 PM EDT (11:27 PM UTC)
- May 20, 2027 6:59 AM EDT (11:59 AM UTC)
- June 18, 2027 8:44 PM EDT (June 19, 2027 1:44 AM UTC)
- July 18, 2027 11:45 AM EDT (4:45 PM UTC)
- August 17, 2027 3:29 AM EDT (8:29 AM UTC)
- September 15, 2027 7:04 PM EDT (September 16, 2027 12:04 AM UTC)
- October 15, 2027 9:47 AM EDT (2:47 PM UTC)
- November 13, 2027 10:26 PM EST (November 14, 2027 3:26 AM UTC)
- December 13, 2027 11:09 AM EST (4:09 PM UTC)
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