The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight.

Check out this complete guide to every full moon in 2026, including moon names, peak times, supermoons, micromoons and a total lunar eclipse.

A Blue Moon is coming our way in 2026. May will feature two full Moons: the first on May 1st and the next on May 31st. Consequently, 2026 will have a total of

New Yorkers will see 13 full moons - including a blue moon, three supermoons, a total lunar eclipse and a partial one - in 2026.

The ‘snow moon’ will rise in the skies over Chicago to kick off the month of February, but there is another celestial show looming this winter.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The night sky in 2026 offers plenty of reasons to look up with 13 full moons lighting up the calendar, including several supermoons that will appear bigger and brighter than average.

Just a few days into 2026, the moon reaches its peak luminosity in the sentimental, family-oriented water sign. Harness the power of this full moon to let go of anything that isn’t fueling your emotional centeredness and sense of security. January 18 ...

The February 2026 Full Moon peaks on February 2, pairs with bright Jupiter and carries centuries of cultural meaning across the world.

The familiar stars of the constellation Orion, the Hunter, will be visible twinkling to the right of Jupiter on the night of Feb. 1, with the light of the red giant star Aldebaran, which represents one of the eyes of the great bull represented in the constellation Taurus, winking above.

February's full Moon is often known as the Snow Moon in the Northern Hemisphere because it marks the time of year when there was plenty of cold and snowy weather around. However, it is also sometimes referred to as the Storm Moon or Hunger Moon.