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When is the next full moon?

Emily HartBy Emily Hart, professional astrologer
Next full moon
November 24, 2026 — the Beaver Moon
in the sign of Taurus · calculated from the Swiss Ephemeris

The 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

DateNameMoon in
November 24, 2026Beaver MoonTaurus
December 24, 2026Cold MoonCancer
January 22, 2027Wolf MoonLeo
February 21, 2027Snow MoonVirgo
March 22, 2027Worm MoonLibra
April 21, 2027Pink MoonScorpio
May 20, 2027Flower MoonScorpio
June 19, 2027Strawberry MoonCapricorn
July 19, 2027Buck MoonAquarius
August 17, 2027Sturgeon MoonAquarius
September 16, 2027Harvest MoonPisces
October 15, 2027Hunter's MoonAries
November 14, 2027Beaver MoonTaurus
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.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next full moon?+
The next full moon is on November 24, 2026 — the Beaver Moon — in the sign of Taurus. 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.

Full moon by month

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