Full Moon Calendar 2024 The occurrence of a Full Moon happens when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, causing the side of the Moon facing us to be illuminated by sunlight. The changing angle of sunlight due to the Moon’s orbit results in different lunar phases. The upcoming Full Moon in 2024 will be on Friday, June 21 at 9:08 pm ET, known as the Strawberry Moon. Regular updates on moonrise, moonset, Full Moon dates, and celestial sightings will be provided in this article. Below is a comprehensive list of this year’s Full Moons and their customary names.
Full Moon schedule and names of each 2024
Friday, June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
Sunday, July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
Monday, Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
Tuesday, Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
Thursday, Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
Friday, Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
Sunday, Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. — Cold Moon
The Phases of the Moon in June 2024
The images provided illustrate the daily phases of the Moon in June. The Full Moon in June will occur at 6:17 a.m. on Friday, June 21, and is commonly known as the Strawberry Moon.
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The Moonrise and Moonset Schedule this week
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times are provided in local time at 40° N 90° W. The Moon’s illumination is provided at 12 P.M. local time at the same location.
Wednesday, June 19
Have you spotted Mercury in the evening sky yet? The smallest planet in the solar system has become visible after sunset, although it’s quite difficult to see as it is less than 2° above the horizon just 20 minutes after the sun goes down.
Sunrise: 5:31 A.M.
Sunset: 8:32 P.M.
Moonrise: 6:41 P.M.
Moonset: 3:15 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous (94%)
Thursday, June 20
At 7 A.M. EDT, the Moon currently moves 0.3° north of Antares; by evening, they will be a considerable 8.5° apart as our satellite swiftly traverses the sky.
Sunrise: 5:32 A.M.
Sunset: 8:32 P.M.
Moonrise: 7:49 P.M.
Moonset: 3:52 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous (98%)
Friday, June 21
The Full Moon happens at 9:08 P.M. EDT, slightly more than 24 hours.
Sunrise: 5:32 A.M.
Sunset: 8:32 P.M.
Moonrise: 8:52 P.M.
Moonset: 4:39 A.M.
Moon Phase: Full
When is the next full moon?
The upcoming full moon is scheduled for Friday, June 21, at 9:08 p.m. EDT (0108 GMT on June 22). It will also look full to observers the night before and after its peak.
The phases of the Moon
The Moon goes through different phases including New Moon, waxing crescent, First Quarter, waxing gibbous, Full Moon, waning gibbous, Last Quarter, and waning crescent. The period from one Full Moon to the next, known as the synodic month or lunar month, lasts approximately 29.5 days. While a Full Moon happens at the precise alignment of Earth, Moon, and Sun, it appears full to us for about three days.
Different names for different types of Full Moon
A diverse range of specific names are employed to distinguish different types or occurrences of Full Moons. These names have their origins in cultural, agricultural, and natural Moon observations, serving the purpose of enabling people to anticipate seasonal changes and mark time. Nearly every Full Moon each month is named after Native American, Colonial American, or other North American customs, reflecting changes in seasons and natural phenomena.
Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.
Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.
Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.
Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.
Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.
Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
Super Moon:
The term “Super Moon” is used for a Full Moon that coincides with the lunar perigee, when the Moon is closest to Earth in its orbit. This close distance makes the Full Moon appear exceptionally large and bright. A Full Moon is classified as a Super Moon if it is around 90 percent of its nearest approach to Earth.
Blue Moon:
A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that occurs when there are two Full Moons. This event occurs approximately every 2.7 years. Despite its name, Blue Moons are not actually blue. On rare occasions, factors like volcanic eruptions can give the Moon a slightly blue hue, but this color is not specifically associated with the term.
Harvest Moon:
The Harvest Moon, which usually appears in September near the autumnal equinox, is famous for its unique orange hue. It rises around sunset and sets close to sunrise, offering farmers extra moonlight for gathering crops, a tradition with historical significance.
