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Full moons of 2026: When to see all 13 moons (including a Blue Moon and a Blood Moon) rise next year
When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Wolf Moon" supermoon in January.
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2026 full moon calendar: When to see the full moon and phases
The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight.
A bevy of supermoons, a dramatic total solar eclipse and a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse are some of the highlights of the coming lunar year, which will also include plenty of beautiful close conjunctions of the crescent moon and planets. Here are some dates for this year's moon-gazing diary.
As of Wednesday, Dec. 31, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, 88% of the moon will be lit up tonight.
The final night of 2025 is the perfect time to watch the moon close to the Pleiades, find the brightest star in the night sky and see Jupiter close to its best.
The first micromoon of 2025 is here! April 12's full moon — nicknamed the pink moon since it's the first full moon of spring — is extra special this year since it also marks the first micromoon of 2025. According to NASA, a micromoon — also known as ...