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Full Moons of 2028

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Every full moon of 2028, including traditional names used for centuries by Native American and European cultures. These names reflect seasonal activities and natural phenomena.

Wolf Moon

January

Wednesday, January 12, 2028

Named after the howling wolves that could be heard during the cold, dark nights of January. Also called the Ice Moon or Old Moon.

Snow Moon

February

Thursday, February 10, 2028

Named for the typically heavy snowfalls of February in North America. Also known as the Hunger Moon, as hunting was difficult.

Worm Moon

March

Saturday, March 11, 2028

Named for the earthworm trails that appear in the newly thawed soil of March, signaling the return of spring.

Pink Moon

April

Sunday, April 9, 2028

Named after the pink phlox wildflowers that bloom in early spring across North America. Also called the Sprouting Grass Moon.

Flower Moon

May

Monday, May 8, 2028

Named for the abundant flowers that bloom in May across the Northern Hemisphere. Also known as the Corn Planting Moon.

Strawberry Moon

June

Wednesday, June 7, 2028

Named by the Algonquin peoples for the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries in June.

Buck Moon

July

Thursday, July 6, 2028

Named for the time when male deer begin to regrow their antlers in July. Also called the Thunder Moon.

Sturgeon Moon

August

Saturday, August 5, 2028

Named by the Great Lakes peoples for the abundance of sturgeon fish caught in August.

Harvest Moon

September

Sunday, September 3, 2028

The full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Its bright light helped farmers harvest crops after sunset.

Hunter's Moon

October

Tuesday, October 3, 2028

Following the Harvest Moon, October's full moon illuminated the fields for hunters pursuing their prey.

Beaver Moon

November

Thursday, November 2, 2028

Named for the time when beavers finish building their dams and lodges before winter. Also called the Frost Moon.

Cold Moon

December

Saturday, December 2, 2028

Named for the long, cold nights of December when winter firmly grips the Northern Hemisphere.

Cold Moon

December

Sunday, December 31, 2028

Named for the long, cold nights of December when winter firmly grips the Northern Hemisphere.