Moon rising behind a leafless tree at twilight

Full Moons of 2026

Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, including Native American, Colonial American, and other North American folklore. These names were used to track the seasons and often reflect the nature or activities common during that time in the Northern Hemisphere. Here is a quick guide to the names …

Full Cold Moon framed by frost-covered trees on a clear winter night.

The December Full Moon is Named the Cold Moon 

The Cold Moon will reach peak illumination on December 4 at 6:14 P.M. EST.  The December full Moon is named the Cold Moon and will be the final Supermoon of 2025. A Supermoon is when the Moon is at its closest to Earth and will appear slightly larger and brighter around Moonrise. The December full Moon is called …