2024 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases (2024)

2024 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases (1)

The Full Moon in July 2016. Credit: Michael Seeley (Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight. Thanks to the Moon’s orbit around Earth, the angle of sunlight hitting the lunar surface and being reflected back to our planet changes. That creates different lunar phases.

The next Full Moon in 2024 is at 10:34 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 17, and is called the Corn Moon. For much of the world, it will also bring a partial lunar eclipse.

We’ll update this article multiple times each week with the latest moonrise, moonset, Full Moon schedule, and some of what you can see in the sky each week.

Here’s the complete list of Full Moons this year and their traditional names.

2024 Full Moon schedule and names of each

(all times Eastern)

  • Jan. 25 — 12:54 p.m. — Wolf Moon
  • Feb. 24 —7:30 a.m. — Snow Moon
  • March 25 — 3 a.m. — Worm Moon
  • April 23 — 7:49 p.m. — Pink Moon
  • May 23 — 9:53 a.m. — Flower Moon
  • Friday, June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
  • Sunday, July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
  • Monday, Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
  • Tuesday, Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
  • Thursday, Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
  • Friday, Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
  • Sunday, Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. —Cold Moon

The phases of the Moon in August 2024

The images below show the day-by-day phases of the Moon in August. The Full Moon this month is Monday, Aug. 19.

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The moonrise and moonset schedule this week

The following is adapted from Alison Klesman’s The Sky This Week column. Times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset are given in local time from 40° N 90° W. The Moon’s illumination is given at 12 P.M. local time from the same location.

Friday, August 23

Sunrise: 6:20 A.M.
Sunset: 7:45 P.M.
Moonrise: 9:56 P.M.
Moonset: 10:59 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waning gibbous (79%)

Saturday, August 24

Sunrise:

6:21 A.M.
Sunset:7:43 P.M.
Moonrise:10:26 A.M.
Moonset:12:15 P.M.
Moon Phase:Waning gibbous (69%)

Sunday, August 25
The Moon passes 4° north of Uranus at 8 P.M. EDT. The pair rise about an hour before local midnight, so are best observed in the early-morning sky.

First let’s check in with them early this morning — say around 4 A.M. local daylight time. The Moon now lies in eastern Aries and is some 60 percent lit. To its lower left is the Pleiades open cluster, also cataloged as M45, in western Taurus. Uranus is some 5.3° south-southwest of the Pleiades and glows at magnitude 5.8. Especially with the bright Moon nearby, you’ll need binoculars or a telescope to locate the dim, distant planet. Look for an apparently “flat,” disklike “star” some 4″ across, sitting 1° west-southwest of the magnitude 5.7 star 13 Tauri.

By 11:30 P.M. local daylight time this evening, the Moon has moved to a position east of the Pleiades and is just over 50 percent lit (it will reach Last Quarter phase in a few hours). The Moon has pulled away to a position northeast of Uranus, standing about 5.5° from the planet at 11:30 P.M. CDT and continuing to increase the distance between itself and the ice giant as the hours progress.

Sunrise:6:21 A.M.
Sunset:7:42 P.M.
Moonrise:11:02 P.M.
Moonset:1:31 P.M.
Moon Phase:Waning gibbous (58%)

Monday, August 26
Last Quarter Moon occurs this morning at 5:26 A.M. EDT.

Sunrise:6:22 A.M.
Sunset:7:40 P.M.
Moonrise:11:45 P.M.
Moonset:2:44 P.M.
Moon Phase:Waning crescent (47%)

Tuesday, August 27

The Moon passes 6° north of Jupiter at 9 A.M. EDT this morning. Eleven hours later, our satellite passes 5° north of Mars at 8 P.M. EDT.

Sunrise:6:23 A.M.
Sunset:7:39 P.M.
Moonrise:
Moonset:3:51 P.M.
Moon Phase:Waning crescent (36%)

Wednesday, August 28

Sunrise:6:24 A.M.
Sunset:7:37 P.M.
Moonrise:12:36 A.M.
Moonset:4:49 P.M.
Moon Phase:Waning crescent (26%)

Thursday, August 29

Sunrise:6:25 A.M.
Sunset:7:36 P.M.
Moonrise:1:36 A.M.
Moonset:5:37 P.M.
Moon Phase:Waning crescent (18%)

Friday, August 30

Sunrise:6:26 A.M.
Sunset:7:34 P.M.
Moonrise:2:40 A.M.
Moonset:6:15 P.M.
Moon Phase:Waning crescent (11%)

The phases of the Moon

The phases of the Moon are: New Moon, waxing crescent, First Quarter, waxing gibbous, Full Moon, waning gibbous, Last Quarter, and waning crescent. A cycle starting from one Full Moon to its next counterpart, termed the synodic month or lunar month, lasts about 29.5 days.

Though a Full Moon only occurs during the exact moment when Earth, Moon, and Sun form a perfect alignment, to our eyes, the Moon seems Full for around three days.

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Different names for different types of Full Moon

There are a wide variety of specialized names used to identify distinct types or timings of Full Moons. These names primarily trace back to a blend of cultural, agricultural, and natural observations about the Moon, aimed at allowing humans to not only predict seasonal changes, but also track the passage of time.

For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.

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Wolf Moon (January): Inspired by the cries of hungry wolves.

Snow Moon (February): A nod to the month’s often heavy snowfall.

Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds.

Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers.

Flower Moon (May): Celebrating the bloom of flowers.

Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.

Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.

Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.

Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.

Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.

Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.

Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.

In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.

Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.

Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.

Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.

Common questions about Full Moons

What is the difference between a Full Moon and a New Moon? A Full Moon is witnessed when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, making the entire Moon’s face visible. Conversely, during a New Moon, the Moon lies between Earth and the Sun, shrouding its Earth-facing side in darkness.

How does the Full Moon influence tides? The Moon’s gravitational tug causes Earth’s waters to bulge, birthing tides. During both Full and New Moons, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in alignment, generating “spring tides.” These tides can swing exceptionally high or low due to the combined gravitational influences of the Sun and Moon.

Here are the dates for all the lunar phases in 2024:

New First Quarter Full Last Quarter
Jan. 3
Jan. 11 Jan. 17 Jan. 25 Feb. 2
Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Feb. 24 March 3
March 10 March 17 March 25 April 1
April 8 April 15 April 23 May 1
May 7 May 15 May 23 May 30
June 6 June 14 June 21 June 28
July 5 July 13 July 21 July 27
Aug. 4 Aug. 12 Aug. 19 Aug 26
Sept. 2 Sept. 11 Sept. 17 Sept. 24
Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24
Nov. 1 Nov. 9 Nov. 15 Nov. 22
Dec. 1 Dec. 8 Dec. 15 Dec. 22
Dec. 30
2024 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases (2024)

FAQs

2024 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases? ›

The next full Moon will occur on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:34 p.m. Eastern time (7:34 p.m. Pacific). September's full Moon, the Full Harvest Moon, will be the second supermoon of four in a row.

What is the full moon schedule for 2024? ›

2024 full moon dates
DateNameU.S. Eastern Time
July 21Buck Moon6:17 a.m.
August 19Sturgeon Moon2:26 p.m.
September 17Harvest Moon10:34 p.m.
October 17Hunter's Moon7:26 a.m.
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When can I see the full moon? ›

Moon phase calendar for 2024
New MoonFirst QuarterFull Moon
Aug. 4, 7:13 a.m.Aug. 12, 11:19 a.m.Aug. 19, 2:26 p.m.
Sept. 2, 9:55 p.m.Sept. 11, 2:06 a.m.Sept. 17, 10:34 p.m.
Oct. 2, 2:49 p.m.Oct. 10, 2:55 p.m.Oct.17, 7:26 a.m.
Nov. 1, 7:47 a.m.Nov. 9, 12:56 a.m.Nov. 15, 4:29 p.m.
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How long does it take to see the full pattern of moon phases? ›

However, it takes our Moon about 29.5 days to complete one cycle of phases (from new Moon to new Moon). This is called the synodic month.

What time is the full moon in July 2024? ›

When is the full moon in July 2024? The Buck Moon arrives at 6:19 a.m. on July 21, 2024, according to the Farmer's Almanac. The name for this month's full moon refers to the time of year when male deer antlers grow. Adult male deer grow antlers that fall off every winter and regrow each summer.

What phase will the Moon be in May 24 2024? ›

Moon Phase: May 24, 2024

On this day the Moon was in a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

What phase will the Moon be in June 8 2024? ›

Moon Phase: June 08, 2024

On this day the Moon was in a Waxing Crescent Phase.

How long does it take to see a full cycle of moon phases? ›

Moon fact: The Moon's phases repeat every 29.5 days, but it's orbit around the Earth only takes 27.

How long do you have to wait to see a full moon? ›

Other names for the January full Moon include Moon After Yule, Ice Moon and Old Moon. A full Moon is one part of the lunar cycle, which takes 29.53 days (29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, and 3 seconds) to complete. In other words, we get a full Moon every 29.53 days.

How often do we see the Moon phases? ›

These continually changing views of the sunlit part of the Moon are the Moon's phases. The eight lunar phases are, in order: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent. The cycle repeats once a month (every 29.5 days).

What are we going to do at moon in 2024? ›

NASA's Artemis 2 mission remains on track to send four astronauts around the moon in late 2024. The crew is continuing their training while the hardware that will carry them to space — the Orion capsule and giant Space Launch System (SLS) rocket — is being readied at different NASA centers.

What is a Buck moon 2024? ›

Buck Moon 2024 | BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Advice The full Buck Moon rises this weekend. Find out when and how to make the most of the spectacle. The Buck Moon is the full Moon in July and the name refers to the time of year when male deer begin to grow their antlers back.

Why is the August 2024 full moon a blue moon? ›

August's full moon was a seasonal Blue Moon meaning it's the third full moon in a season that has four full moons. The term supermoon refers to a full moon that occurs when the moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth during its orbit, according to NASA.

What day is the full moon in february 2025? ›

12 Feb 2025

Is there a full moon in May 23 2024? ›

The May Full Moon will take place on May 23, 2024, at 13:53 GMT (9:53 a.m. EDT). It is named the Flower Moon — after the flowers that bloom during this month. Use the Sky Tonight or Star Walk 2 app to learn the Moon's current phase and position in the sky.

What is the buck moon meaning? ›

The Buck Moon is celebrated in Native American tribes as a symbol of transformation and evolution, and it gets its name from this being the time of the year that young buck deer will grow their antlers for the mating season.

What does Sagittarius full moon mean? ›

The full Moon in Sagittarius has the power to help you understand which fears need to stay and which ones should go. It also opens up the door to believing the best can happen.

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