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The Full Moon 2086 Calendar with lunar eclipses

Learn more about the full moon in 2086 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.

Photo of the moon in the full phase for the dates of the Full Moons in 2086
The first full moon of 2086 is on Tuesday, January 29, 2086.

A full moon occurs in the middle of the lunar month when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Moon appears completely illuminated, giving the phase its name. A synodic month is about 29.53 days on average, resulting in 12 or 13 full moons per calendar year, depending on how the lunar schedule aligns.

The full moon time represents the moment that the full moon is at its fullest. All times are in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone adjusted for Daylight Savings Time for part of the year based on current laws. The dates may shift depending on your location and time zone.

Full Moon 2086 Calendar with lunar eclipses

In 2086, there will be 12 full moons. The year will have a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.

Illustration of the full moon dates in 2086 including full moon names

The dates and times of the full moons in 2086 are:

  • Tuesday, January 29, 2086, 12:48 pm (Full Wolf Moon). The Full Wolf Moon will be the second full moon of Winter and will have the moon sign Leo. The December 2087 full moon will be after the Winter Solstice. The January New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the January 29 Full Moon.
  • Thursday, February 28, 2086, 7:21 am (Full Snow Moon). The Full Snow Moon will be the last full moon of Winter and will have the moon sign Virgo. The February New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the February 28 Full Moon.
  • Saturday, March 30, 2086, 2:17 am (Full Worm Moon). The Full Worm Moon will be the first full moon of Spring and will have the moon sign Libra. The March New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the March 30 Full Moon.
  • Sunday, April 28, 2086, 6:35 pm (Full Pink Moon). The Full Pink Moon will be the second full moon of Spring and will have the moon sign Scorpio. The April New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the April 28 Full Moon.
  • Tuesday, May 28, 2086, 8:35 am (Full Flower Moon). The Full Flower Moon will be the last full moon of Spring and will have the moon sign Sagittarius. The May New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the May 28 Full Moon. May 28 also will have a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
  • Wednesday, June 26, 2086, 8:04 pm (Full Strawberry Moon). The Full Strawberry Moon will be the first full moon of Summer and will have the moon sign Capricorn. The June New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the June 26 Full Moon.
  • Friday, July 26, 2086, 5:24 am (Full Buck Moon). The Full Buck Moon will be the second full moon of Summer and will have the moon sign Aquarius. The July New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the July 26 Full Moon.
  • Saturday, August 24, 2086, 1:25 pm (Full Sturgeon Moon). The Super Sturgeon Moon will be the last full moon of Summer and will have the moon sign Pisces. The August New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the August 24 Full Moon. The August Full Moon will be one of the year’s supermoons.
  • Sunday, September 22, 2086, 9:15 pm (Full Harvest Moon). The Super Harvest Moon will be the first full moon of Autumn and will have the moon sign Pisces. The September New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the September 22 Full Moon. The September Full Moon will be one of the year’s supermoons.
  • Tuesday, October 22, 2086, 5:56 am (Full Hunter’s Moon). The Super Hunter’s Moon will be the second full moon of Autumn and will have the moon sign Aries. The October New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the October 22 Full Moon. The October Full Moon will be one of the year’s supermoons.
  • Wednesday, November 20, 2086, 3:12 pm (Full Beaver Moon). The Super Beaver Moon will be the third full moon of Autumn and will have the moon sign Taurus. The November New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the November 20 Full Moon. November 20 also will have a Partial Lunar Eclipse. The November Full Moon will be one of the year’s supermoons.
  • Friday, December 20, 2086, 3:19 am (Full Cold Moon). The Full Cold Moon will be the last full moon of Autumn and will have the moon sign Gemini. The December New Moon will start the lunar cycle for the December 20 Full Moon.

Full Moon Names

Each full moon has a traditional name inspired by nature tied to cultural activities that traditionally occurred during the month. The names used today are a combination of sources, including multiple Native American Tribes, Colonial Americans, and names brought to the United States from Europe.

The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox. It occurs in September in most years, but it shifts to October about every four or five years.

Learn more about the names given to each full moon and alternate names.

How the Full Moon Impacts Nature

The Moon, in addition to its light at night, has a physical impact of the Moon on the Earth and Nature. Moons’ gravitational pull on the Earth causes the tides to rise and fall, with the most substantial effect at the peak of the full moon.

2086 Moon Phases in Eastern Time

Below are the lunar phases for 2086 including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter that are on the schedule for each lunar month. 

Lunar CycleNewFirst QuarterFullLast Quarter
Wolf MoonTue, January 15, 6:24 a.m.Mon, January 21, 9:41 p.m.Tue, January 29, 12:48 p.m.Wed, February 6, 5:30 p.m.
Snow MoonWed, February 13, 5:27 p.m.Wed, February 20, 8:48 a.m.Thu, February 28, 7:21 a.m.Fri, March 8, 10:30 a.m.
Worm MoonFri, March 15, 4:04 a.m.Thu, March 21, 11:16 p.m.Sat, March 30, 2:17 a.m.Sat, April 6, 10:22 p.m.
Pink MoonSat, April 13, 12:53 p.m.Sat, April 20, 2:40 p.m.Sun, April 28, 6:35 p.m.Mon, May 6, 6:26 a.m.
Flower MoonSun, May 12, 9:41 p.m.Mon, May 20, 7:19 a.m.Tue, May 28, 8:35 a.m.Tue, June 4, 11:51 a.m.
Strawberry MoonTue, June 11, 7:12 a.m.Wed, June 19, 12:33 a.m.Wed, June 26, 8:04 p.m.Wed, July 3, 4:10 p.m.
Buck MoonWed, July 10, 6:02 p.m.Thu, July 18, 5:45 p.m.Fri, July 26, 5:24 a.m.Thu, August 1, 9:01 p.m.
Sturgeon MoonFri, August 9, 6:38 a.m.Sat, August 17, 10:14 a.m.Sat, August 24, 1:25 p.m.Sat, August 31, 3:52 a.m.
Harvest MoonSat, September 7, 9:17 p.m.Mon, September 16, 1:17 a.m.Sun, September 22, 9:15 p.m.Sun, September 29, 1:52 p.m.
Hunter’s MoonMon, October 7, 1:56 p.m.Tue, October 15, 2:18 p.m.Tue, October 22, 5:56 a.m.Tue, October 29, 3:40 a.m.
Beaver MoonWed, November 6, 6:53 a.m.Thu, November 14, 12:11 a.m.Wed, November 20, 3:12 p.m.Wed, November 27, 8:17 p.m.
Cold MoonFri, December 6, 12:48 a.m.Fri, December 13, 9:20 a.m.Fri, December 20, 3:19 a.m.Fri, December 27, 4:58 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2086 Full Moon Calendar to help you look towards the year.

When will be the first full moon of 2086?

The first full moon of 2086 will be on Tuesday, January 29, 2086 at 12:48 p.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 2085 full moon will occur after the Winter Solstice.

When will be the last full moon of 2086?

The last full moon of 2086 will be on Friday, December 20, 2086 at 3:19 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 2087 Full Moon will be the first full moon of Winter the next year.

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