🌑
New Moon
🌒
Waxing Crescent
🌓
First Quarter
🌔
Waxing Gibbous
🌕
Full Moon
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Waning Gibbous
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Last Quarter
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Waning Crescent
Full Moon Calendar 2025 – 2026

🌾 Harvest Moon

The full moon closest to the autumn equinox (~22 September). It rises shortly after sunset, giving farmers extra light to bring in crops.

🐺 Wolf Moon

January's full moon, named after the howling wolves heard on cold winter nights by Native American tribes and early settlers.

🔵 Blue Moon

The second full moon in a single calendar month. It happens roughly every 2.5 years — hence the phrase "once in a blue moon." Next: May 2026.

⏱ GMT vs BST

UK clocks move forward 1 hour in late March (BST) and back in late October (GMT). All times on this page are shown in correct UK local time.

Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next full moon in the UK?
See the countdown above for the exact date and time in UK local time.
How long does a full moon last?
Technically the moon is 100% full for just a moment, but it appears full for about 2–3 nights either side of the peak. The time listed is the moment of peak illumination.
How often does a full moon occur?
Approximately every 29.5 days — called a lunar or synodic month. There are typically 12–13 full moons per year.
What are the full moon names?
January – Wolf Moon, February – Snow Moon, March – Worm Moon, April – Pink Moon, May – Flower Moon, June – Strawberry Moon, July – Buck Moon, August – Sturgeon Moon, September – Harvest Moon, October – Hunter's Moon, November – Beaver Moon, December – Cold Moon.
Does a full moon affect sleep?
Scientific evidence is mixed. Some studies suggest slightly disrupted sleep around full moons, but the effect is generally considered small. Bright moonlight at night is the most plausible explanation.
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Whether you're a photographer planning a night shoot, a gardener following the lunar calendar, a surfer watching tidal patterns, or simply curious about the night sky — bookmark this page and check back each month.