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2026 will enjoy a Blue Moon.
www.rte.ieHere are the upcoming full moons in 2026, with their typical visibility and notable notes. Times are local to Universal Time references; your actual local time may differ.
Core answer
- May 31, 2026 – Full Moon (also called a Blue Moon when it occurs in a single calendar month, depending on month length)
- August 28, 2026 – Full Moon (Sturgeon Moon in some traditions)
- September 26, 2026 – Full Moon (Harvest Moon in many cultures)
- October 26, 2026 – Full Moon (Hunter’s Moon)
- November 24, 2026 – Full Moon (Beaver Moon)
- December 24, 2026 – Full Moon (Cold Moon)
Notes and context
- The Moon reaches full phase roughly once a month, with the exact date drifting slightly due to the lunar orbit. Several calendars and astronomy sites publish precise UTC times for each full Moon; local viewing times will depend on your time zone and local sunset/s Moonrise moments. For example, several sources list August 28 and September 26 as notable full Moon dates for 2026, including common names like Sturgeon Moon and Harvest Moon.[3][6][7]
- Some articles highlight particular full Moon events in 2026, such as a Blue Moon occurrence or the alignment of other planets during a full Moon, which can affect visibility and sky conditions in your area.[6][7]
If you’d like, I can:
- Convert these dates to your local Amsterdam time and provide exact UTC times for each full Moon.
- Create a simple calendar snippet or a chart of 2026 full Moon dates with commonly used names.
- Check for any total or partial lunar eclipses or supermoons in 2026 that coincide with these dates.