2023 Full Moon Dates

By: Luna Crowwing
Published: 12/03/2023
making moon water during full moon on a beach

2023 Full Moon Calendar & Moon Meanings

Traditional full moon names often reflect the changing seasons and nature. Many cultures have used these names, but the ones most commonly referred to today originate from the Native American tribes of North America. It’s important to note that these names can vary across different cultures and regions. The moon doesn’t physically change, but the names reflect the cultural significance of each full moon in the context of the year’s cycle and seasonal change. Here are the some of the traditional names for each full moon throughout the year:

Pagan Wolf Full Moon with wolf silhouette in the middle of the moon

Wolf Moon - Jan 6, 2023

Amid winter’s cold and deep snows, the wolf packs howled hungrily outside villages, thus the name.

Pagan Snow Full Moon with snowflake silhouette in the middle of the moon

Snow Moon - Feb 5, 2023

February typically had the heaviest snowfalls, hence this full moon’s name.

Pagan worm Full Moon with worm silhouette in the middle of the moon

Worm Moon - Mar 7, 2023

As temperatures warm, the ground begins to soften, and earthworms appear, drawing hungry birds and signaling the start of spring.

Pagan Pink Full Moon

Pink Moon - Apr 6, 2023

Named after the pink flowers (wild ground phlox) that bloom in early spring. It’s also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, or Fish Moon in different cultures.

Pagan Flower Full Moon with a flower silhouette in the middle of the moon

Flower Moon - May 5, 2023

Flowers spring forth across the land in abundance this month.

Pagan Strawberry Full Moon with a Strawberry silhouette in the middle of the moon

Strawberry Moon - Jun 3, 2023

Named for the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries in northeastern North America.

Pagan buck Full Moon with a buck silhouette in the middle of the moon

Buck Moon - Jul 3, 2023

Buck deer start growing velvety fur-covered antlers in July. It’s also occasionally referred to as the Thunder Moon.

Pagan sturgeon Full Moon with a sturgeon silhouette in the middle of the moon

Sturgeon Moon - Aug 1, 2023

Fishing tribes in North America knew that the sturgeon fish of the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water were most readily caught during this full moon.

Pagan corn Full Moon with a corn stalk silhouette in the middle of the moon

Blue Moon - Aug 30, 2023

Second Full Moon in a month.

Pagan corn Full Moon with a corn stalk silhouette in the middle of the moon

Harvest Moon - Sep 29, 2023

Close to the autumn equinox, it’s named for the moon’s light helping farmers to gather their crops, despite the diminishing daylight hours.

Pagan Hunter's Full Moon with a Hunters bow silhouette in the middle of the moon

Hunter's Moon - Oct 28, 2023

With the leaves falling and the deer fattened, it’s time to hunt and store up meat for the long winter ahead.

Pagan Beaver Full Moon with a Beaver silhouette in the middle of the moon

Beaver Moon - Nov 27, 2023

Beavers become active preparing for winter, and it’s also the time to set traps before the swamps freeze to ensure a supply of warm winter furs.

Pagan cold Full Moon with a group of snowflake silhouettes in the middle of the moon

Cold Moon - Dec 26, 2023

The coming of the winter frost and the heart of the cold season give this full moon its name.

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