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.
9. Blue Moon (Supermoon)
The Blue Moon will fall on Thursday, August 31 at 2.35am. Some reports claim this name originates from the 16th century expression “the Moon is blue” which was to say that something was impossible. Others report that after the eruption of the Indonesian volcano ‘Krakatoa’ in 1883, people worldwide reported seeing a Moon that appeared blue. Photo: Submitted
10. Harvest Moon (Supermoon)
The Harvest Moon will occur on Friday, September 29 at 10.57am. The name of this full moon reflects the times of humanity prior to electricity when farmers depended on the light from the Moon to harvest their crops late at night. Photo: Submitted
11. Hunter’s Moon (Partial Lunar Eclipse)
Hunter’s Moon is due to take place on Saturday, October 28 at 9.24pm. It was called as such as it marks the best time of the year to start hunting as animals, in particular birds and mammals, are eating more to prepare themselves for winter. Photo: Submitted
12. Beaver Moon
The Beaver Moon will fall on Monday, November 27 at 9.16am. Some suspect this name originates from Native American traditions of setting beaver traps during November while others connect the name to the animals themselves and their ‘retreating behaviour’ before Winter. Photo: Submitted