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Full moon

The whole face is lit, round and bright, because the Moon is opposite the Sun in our sky. Each month's full moon has its own traditional name.

When to look
Rises at sunset, is highest around midnight and sets at sunrise. It is the only phase that stays up all night.
How often
Once every lunar month, about 12 or 13 times a year. The moment happens at one instant, so the phase is named for that single day.

What the full moon means

FullnessEmotionClarityCelebration

The full moon has always been the most magical night of the month: the time of harvests, festivals and stories. Folklore says emotions run high, secrets come to light and whatever began at the new moon reaches its peak.

Born under a full moon

Full moon people are said to be aware, emotional and drawn to relationships. They see both sides of things, feel deeply and often have a gift for bringing people together or bringing hidden things into the open.

Gifts

  • Aware
  • Expressive
  • Charismatic
  • Fair-minded

Watch out for

  • Emotional highs and lows
  • Pulled in two directions
  • Needs others' approval

Moon lore

  • The word "lunatic" comes from luna, Latin for moon: people once believed the full moon could stir up madness.
  • In European legend and countless films, werewolves change shape under the full moon.
  • Hospital staff and police often swear the full moon brings more babies and busier nights. Our look at 15 years of US births found no real difference (see the numbers below).

Next full moon dates

Mon, Oct 26, 202612:12 AM Eastern
Tue, Nov 24, 20269:53 AM Eastern
Wed, Dec 23, 20268:28 PM Eastern
Fri, Jan 22, 20277:17 AM Eastern
Sat, Feb 20, 20276:23 PM Eastern · Penumbral lunar eclipse
Mon, Mar 22, 20276:44 AM Eastern

US Eastern time. See this year’s full moons.

Babies born under a full moon

US births per day
11,392
2000 to 2014 average
Days in the sample
185
of 5,479
Vs. expected
0.0%
after weekdays and holidays

In real numbers, the moon makes no meaningful difference to when babies arrive. See every phase compared. Source: SSA daily birth counts via FiveThirtyEight.

Famous people born under a full moon

Maya AngelouAmerican poet, author, and civil rights activistApril 4, 1928Tina TurnerAmerican-born Swiss singer and songwriterNovember 26, 1939Donald TrumpPresident of the United StatesJune 14, 1946Michael JacksonAmerican singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancerAugust 29, 1958Catherine, Princess of WalesMember of the British Royal Family and princess of Wales since 2022January 9, 1982Cristiano RonaldoPortuguese association football playerFebruary 5, 1985Kristen StewartAmerican actressApril 9, 1990

The moon on your birthday

Uses the US Eastern calendar date. We don’t save your birthdate or link it to you.

The other phases

New moonA fresh startWaxing crescentHope and growthFirst quarterAction and decisionWaxing gibbousRefinementFull moonPeak and illuminationWaning gibbousGratitude and sharingLast quarterReleaseWaning crescentRest and renewal

Phase dates use exact times from NASA (Fred Espenak) in US Eastern time; the day a new, quarter or full moon happens is named for that phase. "Born under" traits and lore come from tradition and astrology and are shared for fun, not fate. Famous birthdays come from Wikidata.