There are 12 full moons in 2027, starting with the Wolf Moon on January 22 and ending with the Cold Moon on December 13. Below you will find every date, the traditional name of each moon, and a free printable poster.
Full Moon Dates 2027 at a Glance
All dates are in UTC. Your local date may differ by a day.
| Month | Date | Day | Full Moon Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 22 | Friday | Wolf Moon |
| February | Feb 20 | Saturday | Snow Moon |
| March | Mar 22 | Monday | Worm Moon |
| April | Apr 20 | Tuesday | Pink Moon |
| May | May 20 | Thursday | Flower Moon |
| June | Jun 19 | Saturday | Strawberry Moon |
| July | Jul 18 | Sunday | Buck Moon |
| August | Aug 17 | Tuesday | Sturgeon Moon |
| September | Sep 15 | Wednesday | Harvest Moon |
| October | Oct 15 | Friday | Hunter’s Moon |
| November | Nov 14 | Sunday | Beaver Moon |
| December | Dec 13 | Monday | Cold Moon |
Printable 2027 Full Moon Poster
Each card shows the full moon date and the nearest new moon date. Print it or save it as a PDF.
Full Moon Dates 2027
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How to Download as a PDF
You can save this full moon list as a high-quality digital poster to print at home or a local print shop.
- Click the “Print Poster” button above.
- In the print window, change the Destination/Printer to “Save as PDF”.
- Ensure Layout is set to Portrait and Paper Size is A4.
- Click Save to download your file.
2027 Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
Traditional full moon names track the natural year, from deep winter snows to the harvest and the long nights of December.
Jan 22: Wolf Moon
Named for the hungry wolves heard howling outside villages amid the deep snows of midwinter.
Feb 20: Snow Moon
Historically the snowiest month in North America, which gave this moon its name.
Mar 22: Worm Moon
As the ground softens, earthworms appear and robins return, a first sign that winter is losing its grip.
Apr 20: Pink Moon
Named for moss pink, a wild ground phlox and one of the earliest widespread spring flowers, not for the moon’s colour.
May 20: Flower Moon
Flowers are in full bloom across the Northern Hemisphere, and this moon lights the path for late planting.
Jun 19: Strawberry Moon
The last full moon of spring, named by Algonquin tribes for the short wild strawberry harvest.
Jul 18: Buck Moon
By July the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full growth, pushing through their forehead velvet.
Aug 17: Sturgeon Moon
Giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes were most readily caught during this part of the summer.
Sep 15: Harvest Moon
Rising close to the equinox, it gives farmers extra light to bring in crops late into the night.
Oct 15: Hunter’s Moon
With leaves falling and deer fattened, the reaped fields made prey easy for hunters to see.
Nov 14: Beaver Moon
The time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, securing warm winter furs.
Dec 13: Cold Moon
Ends 2027 over the longest, darkest nights of the year, as winter cold takes hold.
Understanding the 2027 Lunar Cycle
The moon takes about 29.5 days to move from one new moon to the next. That is why full moons arrive roughly a month apart, and why their dates shift from year to year instead of landing on the same day each calendar.
Full Moon vs New Moon
A full moon happens when the moon sits opposite the sun in our sky, so its whole face is lit. A new moon happens when it sits between the Earth and the sun, so the side facing us is dark. The two are about two weeks apart, which is why each card on the poster pairs a full moon with its nearest new moon. In January, for example, the new moon falls on the 7th and the full moon on the 22nd.
Because the cycle does not fit neatly into calendar months, August 2027 has two new moons, on the 2nd and the 31st, while September has none in its first half.
What to Expect on a Full Moon Night
A full moon rises around sunset and sets around sunrise, so it is up for most of the night. It is often at its most striking just after moonrise, when it sits low on the horizon and can look larger and orange-tinted.
Tips for Watching and Photographing a Full Moon
- Check your local moonrise time. It changes with your location, and the date on the poster is in UTC.
- Find a clear eastern horizon. An open field, beach or hilltop gives the best view of the rising moon.
- Get away from bright lights. Surrounding darkness makes the moon and any nearby stars easier to see.
- Try binoculars. Even a basic pair shows the dark lunar plains and bright craters.
- Use a tripod for photos. The moon is bright but small in the frame, so steady shots and a longer lens make a big difference.
Planning Your Year Around the Moon
Many people use the full moon calendar to plan gardening, camping trips, night walks and photography outings. Print the poster, pin it somewhere you will see it, and you will always know when the next full moon is coming.
Full Moon 2027 FAQ
How many full moons are there in 2027?
There are 12 full moons in 2027, one in each calendar month, so there is no extra full moon in any month this year.
When is the first full moon of 2027?
The first full moon of 2027 is the Wolf Moon on Friday, January 22.
When is the last full moon of 2027?
The last full moon of the year is the Cold Moon on Monday, December 13.
Are these full moon dates in UTC?
Yes. All dates are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Depending on where you live, a full moon that peaks late or early in the day UTC may fall on the previous or next calendar date in your local time zone.
Why do full moons have names like Wolf Moon and Harvest Moon?
The names come from seasonal signs in nature and traditional calendars, such as animal behaviour, flowers in bloom and harvest or hunting times, rather than from how the moon looks.
Can I print this full moon calendar?
Yes. Use the Print Poster button on this page and choose Save as PDF, with Portrait layout and A4 paper, to download a printable poster.
Looking for all moon phases? See the full moon phase calendar.