Full moons of 2026: When is the next full moon?
When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Blue Moon" in late May.
www.livescience.comHere are the upcoming full moon dates for 2026 and the nearest notable details.
Core answer
- The next full moon in 2026 occurs on May 31, 2026, at around 01:46 UTC (roughly early May observers in many locations see it on May 31). After that, other full moons occur throughout the year, including August 28, September 26, October 25–26, November 24, and December 24, with times depending on your time zone.
Helpful context and quick reference
- Full Moon sequence in 2026 (nearby examples):
- May 31, 2026
- August 28, 2026
- September 26, 2026
- October 25 or 26, 2026
- November 24, 2026
- December 24, 2026 These dates are commonly listed across full-moon calendars and sources that track moon phases for 2026. Times are given in Universal Time (UTC) in most calendars, so convert to local time for your location.[1][5][7]
Notes about timing and visibility
- Exact local date and visibility can shift by time zone and whether the Moon is above the horizon when it reaches full phase.[4][6]
- Some lists call out special names for particular full moons (e.g., Harvest Moon, Hunter’s Moon), but the naming can vary by culture and source; the astronomical full Moon still occurs on the date listed.[3][5]
Illustration (example)
- A simple calendar visualization could show each full moon date along a horizontal axis for 2026, with vertical markers for “UTC time of full Moon” and a note for “local date depending on your time zone.”
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- compile a precise list of all 2026 full Moon dates with UTC times and your local time conversions (Los Angeles, PDT) for easy reference?
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