When is the next full moon?
Next full moon
September 26, 2026 — the Harvest Moon
in the sign of Pisces · calculated from the Swiss Ephemeris
By Emily Hart, professional astrologer · updated September 12, 2026The date above isn't an approximation — it's computed from the Swiss Ephemeris, the astronomical tables professional astrologers use, and this page updates nightly. A full moon is the moment the Moon sits exactly opposite the Sun: the peak of the lunar cycle, when whatever was building for two weeks becomes visible.
The sign the full moon falls in colors its mood — each peak illuminates a different area of life. Click through the calendar below for the meaning of each upcoming full moon, or read this month's in detail.
Upcoming full moons: dates and signs
| Date | Name | Moon in |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2026 | Harvest Moon | Pisces |
| October 26, 2026 | Hunter's Moon | Taurus |
| November 24, 2026 | Beaver Moon | Taurus |
| December 24, 2026 | Cold Moon | Cancer |
| January 22, 2027 | Wolf Moon | Leo |
| February 21, 2027 | Snow Moon | Virgo |
| March 22, 2027 | Worm Moon | Libra |
| April 21, 2027 | Pink Moon | Scorpio |
| May 20, 2027 | Flower Moon | Scorpio |
| June 19, 2027 | Strawberry Moon | Capricorn |
| July 19, 2027 | Buck Moon | Aquarius |
| August 17, 2027 | Sturgeon Moon | Aquarius |
| September 16, 2027 | Harvest Moon | Pisces |
Peak moments are computed for UTC+3; depending on your time zone the peak may fall on the previous or next calendar day.
What to do on a full moon — and what to skip
A full moon is a natural review point: finish what's finishable, look at results honestly, celebrate what worked. Emotions run higher than usual for a day or two around the peak — useful for honest conversations you've been postponing, risky for ultimatums and big impulsive purchases.
Sleep can be lighter around the peak, so go easy on late screens and caffeine. And if you track your cycle of starts and finishes: new moons favor beginnings, full moons favor completions — planning along that rhythm is the most practical use of the lunar calendar.
How does the Moon sit in YOUR chart?
Full moons land differently for everyone — it depends on where your natal Moon lives. A personal reading from your date, time and city of birth shows which peaks matter for you specifically.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is on September 26, 2026 — the Harvest Moon — in the sign of Pisces. The date comes from the Swiss Ephemeris (the same astronomical tables professional astrologers use), not from an approximate calendar.
How often does a full moon happen?
About every 29.5 days — one lunar cycle (synodic month). That gives 12 full moons in most years and occasionally 13; when two fall in the same calendar month, the second is popularly called a Blue Moon.
Why does the full moon's zodiac sign matter?
The Moon's sign colors the emotional weather of the peak: a full moon in Pisces feels dreamy and sensitive, in Aries — impatient and decisive. Astrologers read the sign to suggest what this particular peak illuminates. Follow the sign link in the calendar to see what each one emphasizes.
Does the full moon actually affect sleep?
Several sleep-lab studies have found people fall asleep a bit later and sleep slightly less around full moons, though the effect is modest and individual. If you're sensitive, plan lighter evenings around the peak — and don't schedule hard conversations for that night.