Full Moon 2023 Calendar

This full moon 2023 calendar will assist you in scheduling the upcoming full moons in 2023. A full moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing the moon to appear completely illuminated when viewed. It occurs about once a month, or every 29.53 days on average.

How many full moons are there in 2023?

There will be 13 full moons in 2023. With the exception of August, each month will have one full moon. A super blue moon, the largest full moon in 2023, will appear in August of 2023.

When are the full moon dates for 2023?

Here are the dates and times for each Full Moon for 2023.

• January 6, 23:08 GMT (6:08 p.m. EST): Wolf Moon
• February 5, 18:29 GMT (1:29 p.m. EST): Snow Moon
• March 7, 12:40 GMT (7:40 a.m. EST): Worm Moon
• April 6, 04:34 GMT (12:34 a.m. EDT): Pink Moon
• May 5, 17:34 GMT (1:34 p.m. EDT): Flower Moon
• June 4, 03:42 GMT (June 3, 11:42 p.m. EDT): Strawberry Moon
• July 3, 11:39 GMT (7:39 a.m. EDT): Super Buck Moon
• August 1, 18:31 GMT (2:31 p.m. EDT): Super Sturgeon Moon
• August 31, 01:35 GMT (August 30, 9:35 p.m. EDT): Super Blue Moon (the biggest Full Moon in 2023)
• September 29, 09:57 GMT (5:57 a.m. EDT): Super Harvest Moon
• October 28, 20:24 GMT (4:24 p.m. EDT): Hunter’s Moon
• November 27, 09:16 GMT (4:16 a.m. EST): Beaver Moon
• December 27, 03:33 GMT (December 26, 10:33 p.m. EST): Cold Moon

What are the names of 2023 full moons?

The names of the 2023 full moons are as follows:

• January 6: Full Wolf Moon
• February 5: Full Snow Moon
• March 7: Full Worm Moon
• April 6: Full Pink Moon
• May 5: Full Flower Moon
• June 3 (June 4 UTC): Full Strawberry Moon
• July 3: Full Buck Moon
• August 1: Full Sturgeon Moon
• August 30 (August 31 UTC): Full Blue Moon
• September 29: Full Harvest Moon
• October 28: Full Hunter’s Moon
• November 27: Full Beaver Moon
• December 26 (December 27 UTC): Full Cold Moon

Full moon names and meanings

January, Full Wolf Moon

Hungry wolf packs howled throughout January.

February, Full Snow Moon

The most snow usually falls in February in the Northern Hemisphere.

March: Full Worm Moon

Earthworms emerge from the soil in spring.

April, Full Pink Moon

The full moon coincides with the early spring blooms of the eastern North American native wildflower, Phlox subulata. The moon does not become pink!

May, Full Flower Moon

The flower moon represents the flowers that bloom this month.

June, Full Strawberry Moon

The strawberry moon denotes the ripening of “June-bearing” strawberries, which are ready for harvest.

July, Full Buck Moon

In July, male deer (or bucks) that shed their antlers each year begin to regrow them.

August, Full Sturgeon Moon

August was the best month to catch sturgeon in Northeastern America.

September, Full Corn Moon

The moon shines brightly and rises early near the September equinox, allowing farmers to continue harvesting into the night.

October, Full Hunter’s Moon

October is an excellent month for hunting because animals begin to fatten up in preparation for winter hibernation..

November, Full Beaver Moon

In November, beavers begin to hide in their lodges, having stored enough food for the winter..

December, Full Cold Moon

The temperature drops significantly in December..

What is a Super Full Moon?

A super full moon occurs when the moon is at its closest approach to the Earth. It appears larger and brighter than a typical full moon (although you can hardly distinguish it with naked eye).

Conclusion

So you now know when every full moon occurs in 2023. Mark your dates and start planning your photoshoot! If you want to take a look, here are some of my favorite moon photos.