When Is the Next Full Moon?
The next full moon is Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 15:01 UTC — in 10 days. It is the Buck Moon.
The next eight full moons
| Date (UTC) | Time | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 29, 2026 | 15:01 | Buck Moon |
| Fri, Aug 28, 2026 | 07:00 | Sturgeon Moon |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | 21:33 | Harvest Moon |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | 08:58 | Hunter's Moon |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | 17:35 | Beaver Moon · Supermoon |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | 01:16 | Cold Moon · Supermoon |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | 10:05 | Wolf Moon · Supermoon |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | 21:04 | Snow Moon |
Times are UTC, computed from lunar geometry. Names follow the traditional almanac for each month.
A full moon happens when the Earth sits between the Sun and the Moon, so the side of the Moon facing us is fully lit. It repeats every 29.5 days, the length of one lunar month, which is why the date drifts a little earlier each calendar month.
Photographing it? A full Moon is brilliant but flatly lit, so craters lose their shadows — shoot a night or two before or after full for the most surface detail, and the full-moon night itself for a dramatic bright disk rising on the horizon. The next supermoon — a full moon near its closest approach to Earth, so slightly larger and brighter — is Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Frequently Asked
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 15:01 UTC, about 10 days from now.
How often is there a full moon?
A full moon comes roughly every 29.5 days — the length of one synodic (lunar) month — so there are usually 12, occasionally 13, full moons in a year.
What time is the full moon in my time zone?
The times here are UTC. The instant of a full moon is the same worldwide; only the local clock reading differs. Convert from UTC to your time zone to get your local time.