The first day of winter is the shortest day of the year. Many cultures celebrate the winter solstice with celebrations, feasts, and honoring nature. 

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

The December Full Moon is Named the Cold Moon 

blood moon lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse will create a blood moon overnight on March 13-14

The Strawberry Moon of June casting a warm glow over a verdant countryside path.

June’s Strawberry Moon will be the lowest and largest until 2043

The October full Moon is called the Hunter’s Moon and will be the brightest supermoon of the year

Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, and Venus will visibly align in the sky–only four planets will be visible to the naked eye

A full moon shining brightly against a starry night sky with fluffy clouds.

Names of the Full Moons by Month