The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2040. The full moon is on January 29 (Full Wolf Moon), February 27 (Full Snow Moon), March 28 (Full Worm Moon), April 26 (Full Pink Moon), May 26 (Full Flower Moon), June 24 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 23 (Full Buck Moon), August 22 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 20 (Full Harvest Moon), October 20 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 18 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 18 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2040 below including the traditional moon names and other celestial events that will occur during the full moon. Dates are listed based on US Eastern Time.
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.
Full Moon 2040 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2040, there will be 12 full moons, one each month during the year. The year will have a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The full moons in 2040 are:
Sunday, January 29, 2040
The full moon in January 2040 will be on Sunday, January 29, 2040 at 2:54 AM EST. The Full Wolf Moon will be the second of Winter. The December 2039 full moon will be after the Winter Solstice. The January 29 Full Moon will be the full moon in Leo.
Monday, February 27, 2040
The full moon in February 2040 will be on Monday, February 27, 2040 at 7:59 PM EST. The Full Snow Moon will be the last of Winter. The February 27 Full Moon will be the full moon in Virgo.
Wednesday, March 28, 2040
The full moon in March 2040 will be on Wednesday, March 28, 2040 at 11:12 AM EDT. The Full Worm Moon will be the first of Spring. The March 28 Full Moon will be the full moon in Libra.
Thursday, April 26, 2040
The full moon in April 2040 will be on Thursday, April 26, 2040 at 10:38 PM EDT. The Full Pink Moon will be the second of Spring. The April 26 Full Moon will be the full moon in Scorpio.
Saturday, May 26, 2040
The full moon in May 2040 will be on Saturday, May 26, 2040 at 7:47 AM EDT. The Full Flower Moon will be the last of Spring. The May 26 Full Moon will be the full moon in Sagittarius. The May 2040 Lunar Eclipse on May 26 will be a Total Lunar Eclipse.
Sunday, June 24, 2040
The full moon in June 2040 will be on Sunday, June 24, 2040 at 3:19 PM EDT. The Full Strawberry Moon will be the first of Summer. The June 24 Full Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn.
Monday, July 23, 2040
The full moon in July 2040 will be on Monday, July 23, 2040 at 10:05 PM EDT. The Full Buck Moon will be the second of Summer. The July 23 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aquarius.
Wednesday, August 22, 2040
The full moon in August 2040 will be on Wednesday, August 22, 2040 at 5:10 AM EDT. The Full Sturgeon Moon will be the third of Summer. The August 22 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aquarius.
Thursday, September 20, 2040
The full moon in September 2040 will be on Thursday, September 20, 2040 at 1:43 PM EDT. The Full Harvest Moon will be the last of Summer. The September 20 Full Moon will be the full moon in Pisces.
Saturday, October 20, 2040
The full moon in October 2040 will be on Saturday, October 20, 2040 at 12:50 AM EDT. The Full Hunter’s Moon will be the first of Autumn. The October 20 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aries.
Sunday, November 18, 2040
The full moon in November 2040 will be on Sunday, November 18, 2040 at 2:06 PM EST. The Full Beaver Moon will be the second of Autumn. The November 18 Full Moon will be the full moon in Taurus. The November 2040 Lunar Eclipse on November 18 will be a Total Lunar Eclipse.
Tuesday, December 18, 2040
The full moon in December 2040 will be on Tuesday, December 18, 2040 at 7:16 AM EST. The Full Cold Moon will be the last of Autumn. The December 18 Full Moon will be the full moon in Gemini.
What are the Full Moon Names in 2040?
The names of the full moons in 2040 are:
- Full Wolf Moon on January 29, 2040
- Full Snow Moon on February 27, 2040
- Full Worm Moon on March 28, 2040
- Full Pink Moon on April 26, 2040
- Full Flower Moon on May 26, 2040
- Full Strawberry Moon on June 24, 2040
- Full Buck Moon on July 23, 2040
- Full Sturgeon Moon on August 22, 2040
- Full Harvest Moon on September 20, 2040
- Full Hunter’s Moon on October 20, 2040
- Full Beaver Moon on November 18, 2040
- Full Cold Moon on December 18, 2040
Blue Moon
In 2040 there will be a seasonal blue moon on Wednesday, August 22 because Summer will have an extra full moon.
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 relates to having an extra full moon on the calendar during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon.
Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon will be on Thursday, September 20. The September Full Moon will be the ninth full moon of the year and the full moon in Pisces. The Full Harvest Moon will be the last full moon before the Autumnal Equinox, making it the last full moon of Summer.
Depending on the year, the Full Harvest Moon may either be part of the Summer or Autumn season. In 2040 it will be part of Summer.
Lunar Eclipses
- May 26, 2040: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
- November 18, 2040: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
2040 Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 2040. None of the equinoxes or solstices will be on the same day as one of the full moons. Summer will have four full moons, with a seasonal blue moon that year.
The dates of the equinoxes and solstices are:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): Monday, March 19 at 8:11 PM EDT
- Summer Solstice: Wednesday, June 20 at 1:46 PM EDT
- Autumnal Equinox: Saturday, September 22 at 5:44 AM EDT
- Winter Solstice: Friday, December 21 at 1:33 AM EST
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2040 Full Moon Calendar to help you look towards the year.
When will be the first full moon of 2040?
The first full moon of 2040 will be on Sunday, January 29, 2040 at 2:54 a.m. It will be called the Full Wolf Moon as it will be the January Full Moon. It will be the second full moon of Winter because the December 2039 full moon will occur after the Winter Solstice.
When will be the last full moon of 2040?
The last full moon of 2040 will be on Tuesday, December 18, 2040 at 7:16 a.m. It will be called the Full Cold Moon. The December Full Moon will be also the last full moon of Autumn as it will occur before the Winter Solstice. The January 2041 Full Moon will be the first full moon of Winter the next year.
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