Full Moon
2018 Full Moon dates
See every Full Moon in 2018 with traditional names and dates. Includes Harvest Moon, Strawberry Moon, and more.
| # | Date | Traditional Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday, January 31, 2018 | Wolf Moon |
| 2 | Friday, March 2, 2018 | Snow Moon |
| 3 | Saturday, March 31, 2018 | Worm Moon |
| 4 | Monday, April 30, 2018 | Pink Moon |
| 5 | Tuesday, May 29, 2018 | Flower Moon |
| 6 | Thursday, June 28, 2018 | Strawberry Moon |
| 7 | Saturday, July 28, 2018 | Buck Moon |
| 8 | Sunday, August 26, 2018 | Sturgeon Moon |
| 9 | Tuesday, September 25, 2018 | Harvest Moon |
| 10 | Wednesday, October 24, 2018 | Hunter's Moon |
| 11 | Friday, November 23, 2018 | Beaver Moon |
| 12 | Saturday, December 22, 2018 | Cold Moon |
Traditional Full Moon namescome from Native American, Colonial American, and other traditional naming systems used in the Farmers' Almanac. Names vary by region and culture.
Note: All dates are in UTC. Calculated using the Meeus simplified synodic month algorithm (epoch J2000.0). Depending on your time zone, the Full Moon may fall on a different calendar date in your location.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Full Moons are in 2018?
- 2018 has 12 Full Moons. A typical year has 12 Full Moons, or 13 if a Blue Moon occurs.
- What is the Harvest Moon?
- The Harvest Moon is the Full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox (around September 22). It rises soon after sunset for several days, giving farmers extra light to harvest crops.
- Why do Full Moon names vary?
- Traditional Full Moon names come from Native American, Colonial American and other cultural traditions. Different regions and almanacs may use slightly different names for the same Moon.