The July full Moon is called the Buck Moon because it is around the time when new antlers of buck deer begin to grow. 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 …
The May full Moon is called the Flower Moon due to the abundance of flowers that typically bloom in this month. 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 …
The April full Moon is called the Pink Moon. This moon is named for the pink flowers – phlox – and other flowers that bloom in the early spring. It’s a symbol of the new blooms and growth of this time. Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, …
The February full Moon is called the Snow Moon because this name is attributed to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in February in many northern regions. The February 24, 2024 full moon will be a minimoon. Unofficially called a ‘minimoon’, the moon will look slightly smaller than usual. This is because of the moon’s …
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’s a guide to the names of the …