The November 2026 Full Moon is on Tuesday, November 24. It will be the twelfth full moon of 2026.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average, also called a synodic month.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the November Full Moon of 2026? Learn more about the moon’s nicknames and other facts about it.
Get ready for 2026’s November full moon
The November Full Moon is on Tuesday, November 24th. It will be the twelfth full moon of the year.
The November 24 Full Moon is the last full moon of Autumn as the last to occur after the Autumnal Equinox. The full moon in November is either the second or third Full Moon of Autumn, depending on if the September Full Moon happens before or after the Equinox.
When is the full moon in November for 2026?
The peak of the November full moon is 9:53 AM EST on November 24th. The moon will look fairly full the day before and after. The November 24 Full Moon will be the full moon in Gemini.
Related: Learn more about the November Full Moon in 2027.
Names for the November Full Moon
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.
Will there be a lunar eclipse in November during the full moon?
No, there will not be a lunar eclipse during the November full moon in 2026. The March full moon and August full moon will each have a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Will there a full supermoon in November?
Yes, there will be full supermoon in November. The other 2026 super full moons will be during the January Full Moon and December Full Moon.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest point at which the Moon comes to Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon will have a larger-than-usual appearance. There isn’t an official definition of the exact distance the moon needs to be to be called a supermoon. It’s approximately 360,000 kilometers or closer, depending on the definition.
Will November Full Moon be a seasonal blue moon?
No, as Autumn will have three full moons and not four, the November full moon will not be a seasonal blue moon. There will be a blue moon at the end of May in 2026.
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.
Moon Phases in November 2026
Below are the four core moon phases that will occur in November, including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. The lunar cycle for the full moon will start in November and end in December.
| Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| November Last Quarter | Sun, November 1, 3:28 p.m. EST | Autumn |
| November New Moon 2026 | Mon, November 9, 2:02 a.m. EST | Autumn |
| November First Quarter | Tue, November 17, 6:48 a.m. EST | Autumn |
| November Full Moon 2026 | Tue, November 24, 9:53 a.m. EST | Autumn |
Full Moons this Year in 2026
The November full moon is one of the thirteen full moons this year. The others are
- Full Moon in January 2026 was on the Jan 3rd
- Full Moon in February 2026 was on Feb 1st
- Full Moon in March 2026 was on March 3rd
- Full Moon in April 2026 is in on April 1st
- Full Moon in May 2026 is in on May 1st
- Blue Moon in May 2026 is at the end of May
- Full Moon in June 2026 is on June 29th
- Full Moon in July 2026 is on July 29th
- Full Moon in August 2026 is on August 28th
- Full Moon in September 2026 is on September 26th
- Full Moon in October 2026 is on October 26th
- Full Moon in December 2026 is on December 23rd
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The dates and times provided by NASA are set to United States (USA) Eastern Time for states including New York and Florida, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time for part of the year. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.