Full Moon Calendar 2023

When are the full moons in 2023? Just check the full moon calendar for 2023 below.

The full moon is a celestial event that's fascinated and inspired humans for centuries. Its ethereal beauty and mysterious allure have made it a subject of art, literature, and mythology throughout history. In 2023, we'll witness thirteen full moons, each with its unique name and symbolism.

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Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast or just love to admire the night sky, this full moon calendar of 2023 will make it easy for you to view the beautiful phenomena of the full moon. In this article, we'll take a closer look at each of the thirteen full moons of 2023, their names, meanings, and the zodiac signs they correspond with. Mark you calendar for the best time to have you full moon rituals.

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What Is A Full Moon?

A full moon occurs when the Moon is exactly opposite the Sun in the sky, with the Earth in between. This means that the Earth is receiving the maximum amount of light reflected by the Moon, and the Moon appears as a fully illuminated circle in the night sky.

A full moon occurs approximately once every 29.5 days, which is the length of time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth. However, the exact timing of full moons can vary slightly due to the elliptical shape of the Moon's orbit and the gravitational pull of the Sun and other planets.

Generally, a full moon will be visible from Earth for a few days before and after the exact moment of opposition, which is known as the "full moon phase." For an interesting look at the meaning and use of planetary days, check out this post: Planetary Days, Aligning With Celestial Energy.

Full Moon Calendar 2023

Date	Moon Name	Moon Sign	Sun Sign
Jan 6 23:08	🌕Wolf Moon	♋ Cancer	♑ Capricorn
Feb 5 18:28	🌕Snow Moon	♌ Leo	♒ Aqua
Mar 7 12:40	🌕Worm Moon	♍ Virgo	♓ Pisces
April 6 04:34	🌕Pink Moon	♎ Libra	♈ Aries
May 5 17:34	🌕Flower Moon	♏ Scorpio	♉ Taurus
June 4 03:41	🌕Strawberry Moon	♐ Sag	♊ Gemini
July 3 11:38	🌕Buck Moon	♑ Capricorn	♋ Cancer
Aug 1 18:31	🌕Sturgeon Moon	♒ Aquarius	♌ Leo
August 31 01:35	🌕Blue Moon	♓ Pisces	♍ Virgo
Sept 29 09:57	🌕Harvest Moon	♈ Aries	♎Libra
Oct 28 20:24	🌕Hunter's Moon	♉ Taurus	♏ Scorpio
Nov 27 09:16	🌕Beaver Moon	♊ Gem	♐ Sagittarius
Dec 27 00:33	🌕Cold Moon	♋ Cancer	♑ Capricorn

full moon calendar 2023

January 6th, 2023 - Full Wolf Moon

On January 6th at 23:08 UTC the moon was full. This full moon was a wolf moon in Cancer. Full moons that occur in January are typically referred to as Wolf Moons. This was the first full moon after the Winter Solstice, which occurred on December 22, 2022 . The sun was in Capricorn.

February 5th, 2023 - Full Snow Moon

The full snow moon occurred on February 5th, 2023 at 16:28 UTC. This was the second full moon following the Winter Solstice, which occurred on December 22, 2022. The Moon was in Leo and the Sun was in Aquarius.

March 7th, 2023 - Full Worm Moon

The full worm moon occurred on March 7th, 2023 at 12:40 UTC. This was the third and last moon after the Winter Solstice on December 22, 2022. The Moon was in Virgo and Sun was in Pisces.

March 20, 2023 - The Spring Equinox (Vernal Equinox)

We entered Spring on March 20, 2023 at 9:25 UTC with the return of the Spring Equinox. If you celebrate Ostara, this is the day the celebrations to welcome Spring begin!

April 6th, 2023 - The Full Pink Moon

On April 6, 2023 we had the first full moon after the Spring Equinox. This moon is called a Full Pink Moon. The Moon was in Libra, and the Sun was in Aries.

May 5th, 2023 - The Full Flower Moon

The second full moon of the Spring season will occur on May 5, 2023. This Moon is called the Full Flower Moon. A penumbral lunar eclipse will take place on Friday, May 5, 2023, the first of two lunar eclipses in 2023. The Moon will be in Scorpio and the Sun will be in Taurus.

June 4, 2023 - Full Strawberry Moon

On June 4, 2023 we'll have the final full moon of the Spring season. This will be the third full moon after the spring equinox. This Moon is called a Full Strawberry Moon. The Moon will be in Sagittarius and the Sun will be in Gemini.

Summer full moon over palm trees. — *summer full moon, 2023*

June 21, 2023 - Summer Solstice

Summer arrives! The summer solstice of 2023 falls on June 21. Today is the day to celebrate Litha.

July 3, 2023 - Full Buck Moon

The first full moon of the summer season arrives on July 3, 2023 at 11:38 UTC. This moon is called the Full Buck Moon, and it will be a Supermoon. The Moon will be in Capricorn and the Sun will be in Cancer.

August 1, 2023 - Full Sturgeon Moon

August 1, 2023 brings in the Full Sturgeon Moon, the second full moon following the Summer Solstice. The Moon will be in Aquarius and the Sun will be in Leo. This Full Moon will be a Supermoon, the second of the year.

Full blue moon. — *full moon calendar 2023*

August 31, 2023 - Blue Moon

A blue moon occurs when there are two full moons in one month. Because this full moon is the second full moon in August, this is a Blue Moon. On average, there will be one Blue Moon every 2.5 years. Mark your calendar! August 31 is also a Supermoon, the third Supermoon of the year. The moon will be in Pisces and the Sun will be in Virgo.

Full moon over autumn land. — full moon calendar, 2023

September 23, 2023 - Autumn Equinox

The Autumn Equinox will occur on September 23, 2023 at 06:50 AM. If you celebrate Mabon, this is the day!

September 29, 2023 - Harvest Moon

On September 29, 2023 we'll have a Full Harvest Moon, the first full moon of the Autumn season. This will be the fourth and final Supermoon of 2023. The Harvest Moon will be full at 09:57 in Aries. The Sun will be in Libra.

October 28, 2023 - Hunter's Moon

The moon will be full on October 28, 2023 at 20:24 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Autumn season. The Moon will be Taurus and and the Sun will be in Scorpio.

November, 27, 2023 - Full Beaver Moon

On November 27 at 09:16 UTC there will be a Full Beaver Moon. This will be the third and final full moon since the Autumn Equinox. The Moon will be in Gemini and the Sun will be in Sagittarius.

When is the next full moon? — *winter solstice*

December 22, 2023 - The Winter Solstice

At 3:27 AM on December 22, 2023 we begin the winter season with the Winter Solstice. If you celebrate Yule, today is the day!

December 27, 2023 - Full Cold Moon

On December 27, 2023 at 00:33 we'll have the last full moon of the year, the Full Cold Moon. The Moon will be in Cancer and the Sun will be in Capricorn.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full moon schedule for 2023?

The full moons of the year are as follows: Jan 6 at 23:08 (Wolf Moon), Feb 5 at 18:28 (Snow Moon), Mar 7 at 12:40 (Worm Moon), April 6 at 04:34 (Pink Moon), May 5 at 17:34 (Flower Moon), June 4 at 03:41 (Strawberry Moon), July 3 at 11:38 (Buck Moon), Aug 1 at 18:31 (Sturgeon Moon), August 31 at 01:35 (Blue Moon), Sept 29 at 09:57 (Harvest Moon), Oct 28 at 20:24 (Hunter's Moon), Nov 27 at 09:16 (Beaver Moon), and Dec 27 at 00:33 (Cold Moon).

How many full moons are there in 2023?

There will be 13 full moons in 2023, with 4 Supermoons and 1 Blue Moon.

Does August, 2023 have 2 full moons?

Yes, there will be a Full Sturgeon Moon on August 1 at 16:31 UTC and a Full Blue Moon on August 31, 2023 at 01:35 UTC. Whenever there are 2 Full Moons in one month, the second full moon is known as A Full Blue Moon.