Full moon calendar for the year 2024, in which we will see 12 full moons, including 4 supermoons

ArabiaWeather - Full Moon Calendar for 2024 will help you determine the dates for the next 12 full moons, including a seasonal blue moon.

The Moon is a full moon when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon so that the Moon is fully illuminated when viewed. This happens approximately once a month, or on average 29.53 days.

In 2024, we will see 12 full moons. Here are the dates and names of these moons

• January 25, 2024: Wolf Moon
• February 24, 2024: Snow Moon or Snow Moon
• March 25, 2024: Worm Moon
• April 23, 2024: Pink Moon
• May 23, 2024: Flower Moon
• June 21, 2024: Strawberry Moon
• July 21, 2024: Deer Moon
• August 19, 2024: Super Sturgeon Moon , a seasonal blue moon
• September 17, 2024: Super Harvester Moon
• October 17, 2024: Super Hunter Moon
• November 15, 2024: Super Beaver Moon
• December 15, 2024: Hail Moon

Since the moon's phase cycle takes about a month, we typically see 12 full moons each year, and many cultures have given distinct names to each full moon in each month, meaning 12 months, 12 full moons, 12 distinct names. Now let's take a look at these names more closely and what are the reasons for calling them these names

Full moons in 2024 include 12 moons, a seasonal blue moon, 4 supermoons, and two lunar eclipses

Wolf Moon on January 25, 2024

The first full moon of 2024, also known as the Wolf Moon, will be on Thursday, January 25, 2024. This will be the second full moon of the winter 2023-2024 season, as the December 2023 moon will be after the winter solstice.

This moon is called the “Wolf Moon,” which is believed to refer to the fact that wolves are usually active at this time of year.

Snow moon on February 24, 2024

The second full moon of 2024, also known as the full Snow Moon, will be on Saturday, February 24, 2024. This will be the third full moon of the 2023-2024 winter season.

This moon was named the “Snow Moon” because in this month of the year, the weather is usually colder in most countries in the Northern Hemisphere, causing snowfall in many areas. This name goes back to some Native American tribes who also gave it this name due to the scarcity of food sources and difficult hunting conditions during the middle of winter.

Worm Moon on March 25, 2024

The third full moon of 2024, also known as the full worm moon, will be on Monday, March 25, 2024. This full moon will be the first full moon of spring 2024, coming after the 2024 spring solstice.

According to the Old Farmers' Almanac, the Worm Moon refers to earthworms that begin to emerge in March, when the soil begins to warm.

Pink moon on April 23, 2024

The fourth full moon of 2024, also known as the full flower moon, will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7:49 PM EDT or 11:49 PM UTC. This full moon will be the second moon of the 2024 spring season, coming after the spring solstice. April's full moon will be a full moon in Scorpio.

Although the name of the April full moon is described as pink, which may suggest that the color of the moon will change to this color when it rises, this will not happen, as the moon in fact derives its name from its coincidence with the blooming of wild flowers known as “phlox subulata.” ), at the beginning of the spring season, in North America, which has a wonderful pink color, and is one of the distinctive signs of spring

Flower Moon on May 23, 2024

The fifth full moon in 2024, also known as the Flower Moon, will be on Thursday, May 23, 2024. This full moon will be the last moon of the 2024 spring season, as it will be the last full moon before the summer solstice.

This full moon is known to American tribes as the flower moon because spring flowers grow in abundance at this time of the year.

Also known as the Corn Moon and the Milk Moon, the full moon is the best time to see the terrain, volcanic craters, and meteorite craters on the moon's surface using binoculars and small telescopes.

Strawberry moon on June 21, 2024

The sixth full moon of 2024, also known as the Strawberry Moon, will be on Friday, June 21, 2024. This full moon will be the first full moon of summer 2024, as it will be the first full moon a few days after the summer solstice.

The origin of the name “Strawberry Moon” goes back to the traditions of indigenous groups in the northeastern United States, who interpreted the astronomical event as symbolizing the ripening of wild strawberries and other fruits during this season and their readiness for harvest.

Deer moon on July 21, 2024

The seventh full moon of 2024, also known as the full deer moon, will be on Sunday, July 21, 2024. This full moon will be the second full moon of summer 2024, as it will be the second moon after the summer solstice.

The name “deer moon” goes back to the indigenous tribes of North America, because at this time the deer’s antlers grow fully.

Sturgeon moon on August 19, 2024

The eighth full moon of 2024, also known as the Big Super Moon, will be on Monday, August 19, 2024. This full moon is the third full moon of summer 2024. August is the first of four supermoons in 2024 and is a seasonal blue moon. The summer season will have four full moons and as the third full moon of this season, it is considered a seasonal blue moon.

The full moon of August is named the Sturgeon Moon after the sturgeon found in the five Great Lakes: Lakes Huron, Michigan, Erie, Ontario and Superior.

Harvester Moon on September 17, 2024

The ninth full moon of 2024, also known as the Harvester Moon, will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. It will also be the fourth full moon of summer 2024 because it occurs before the fall solstice. The September moon will be the second of four giant moons in 2024.

The "Harvester Moon" was named by this name. Because farmers in the past relied on moonlight to extend their working hours after sunset.

Hunter's Moon on October 17, 2024

The tenth full moon of 2024, also known as the Super Hunter's Moon, will be on Thursday, October 17, 2024. This full moon will be the first full moon of the fall season of 2024, coming after the fall solstice. It will be the third of four giant moons in 2024. This giant moon will be the closest to Earth in 2024.

The full moon of October was given the name “Hunter’s Moon” because its bright light makes it easier for hunters to kill prey before the lean winter months, as well as it helps farmers who work during the night to harvest crops.

Super Beaver Moon on November 15, 2024

The 11th full moon of 2024, also known as the super beaver moon, will be on Friday, November 15, 2024. This full moon will be the second full moon of fall 2024, coming after the fall solstice. It is the last of the giant moons in 2024.

It is believed that the Beaver Moon was named after the beavers that begin preparing for winter at this time of the year.

Cold moon on December 15, 2024

The last full moon of 2024, also known as the Cold Moon, will be on Sunday, December 15, 2024. This will be the third full moon of fall 2024, as it will occur before the winter solstice.

This month's full moon gained its name from the cold weather it brings with it

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