When is the next full moon? All full moon dates in 2023 and the meanings behind their names
Here is a full list of all full moons, ‘supermoons’ and lunar eclipses that will take place in 2023.
The last full moon known as the ‘Sturgeon Moon’ (no, it’s not a reference to the former first minister) peaked on August 1 but there are many more to come as 2023 is another epic year for all space enthusiasts or in this case ‘moongazers’ / ‘luna-tics’.
Royal Museums Greenwich reports that 2023 will see two lunar eclipses and four “supermoons” in total. The next full moon will fall on Thursday, August 31 i.e., the ‘Blue Moon’.
Here’s the full list of all upcoming full moons in 2023, when you can see them, and the meaning behind their curious names.
Here’s the full list of all upcoming full moons in 2023, when you can see them, and the meaning behind their curious names.
5. Flower Moon (Total Lunar Eclipse)
The Flower Moon can be seen at 6.34pm on Friday, May 5. Similarly to the Pink Moon, the Flower Moon may be named as such as it is associated with that time of year when flowers bloom most densely. A faint lunar eclipse will see this moon drift into Earth’s outer shadow but only for those in Australia and Asia. Photo: Submitted
6. Strawberry Moon (Supermoon)
The Strawberry Moon will take place at 4.41 am on Sunday, June 4. This moon is associated with the season when Native American tribes marked the ripening of ‘June-bearing’ strawberries that were ready for gathering. As a supermoon this will appear on the eastern horizon in orange hues that will present vividly on Saturday evening (June 3). Photo: Submitted
7. Buck Moon (Supermoon)
The Buck Moon will fall on Monday, July 3 at 12.38pm. This name refers to the antlers of male deer (bucks) being in ‘full-growth mode’ at this time as this species sheds and regrows these antlers each year, producing ever-larger sets as the years go on. Photo: Submitted
8. Sturgeon Moon (Supermoon)
The Sturgeon Moon will come out on Tuesday, August 1 at 7.31pm. August’s full moon has this name as it reflects the giant sturgeon fish of Lake Champlain and the Great Lakes which were usually caught around this time. Photo: Submitted