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Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2024. <\/p>

By Iain Todd\n <\/p>

Published: Thursday, 03 October 2024 at 10:26 AM<\/p>

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If you enjoyed the Super Blue Moon of 19 August<\/a> and the Super Harvest Moon eclipse of 18 September<\/a>, the next full Moon will be another wonderful event.<\/p>

The next full Moon will be the Hunter’s Moon<\/a>, visible on 17th October at 17:56 BST, and will be another supermoon.<\/p>

In this full Moon calendar you can find dates (and names) for every full Moon in 2024, including Moonrise times.<\/p>

We’ve also included dates and times for every full Moon in 2025.<\/p>

February’s full Moon is known as the Snow Moon because February is one of the snowiest months in the Northern Hemisphere. Credit: Peter Olsen Photography \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Many astronomers and stargazers find the full Moon a nuisance, as the bright lunar glare drowns out the view of deep-sky objects.<\/p>
And even if the Moon is your chosen observing target, many argue that features on the Moon like craters and lunar maria<\/a> are better seen during the lunar phases<\/a>.<\/p>
During a crescent Moon<\/a> or gibbous Moon<\/a>, for example, the terminator<\/a> – the line dividing the lit and unlit portions of the Moon – accentuates certain features, making them much better primed for exploration.<\/p>
There are even famous clair-obscur effects on the Moon<\/a> that you can look for at certain times.<\/p>
***Download our*** ***lunar phases poster 2024 (PDF)<\/a> for a printable guide to help you keep track of the Moon in 2024.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>***
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Step out and observe the next full Moon on 17 October – 2024’s Hunter’s Moon – to marvel at its beauty. Credit: Aaron McCoy \/ Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Why you should see the next full Moon<\/strong><\/h2>
Nevertheless, many naked-eye stargazers are keen to know when the next full Moon will appear, because there’s just something awe-inspiring about a bright lunar disc dominating the night sky.<\/p>
This is especially true during a supermoon<\/a>, which many observers get excited about.<\/p>
And there is still a lot you can see on the lunar surface if you step outside to observe a full Moon<\/a>.<\/p>
If it’s been raining (or you happen to be near a waterfall!) you might also be able to spot a moonbow<\/a>.<\/p>
Scroll down for 2024’s key dates in our calendar, including the different names given to each one and when they will rise.<\/p>
***For more advice, read our guides on*** ***how to observe the Moon<\/a> and how to photograph the Moon<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>***
***And for weekly observing advice including Moonrise times and phases, sign up to receive the*** ***BBC Sky at Night magazine e-newsletter<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>***
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Full Moon over the Castle of Evoramonte by S\u00e9rgio Concei\u00e7\u00e3o, Evoramonte, Portugal, 6 May 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Full Moon dates 2024<\/strong><\/h2>
Here are dates and times for the 12 full Moons in 2024. Times are given in UTC\/BST and valid for the centre of the UK. BST is UTC+1.<\/p>
**25th January<\/strong> – 15:57 UTC<\/li>**
**24th February<\/strong> – 17:33 UTC<\/li>**
**25th March<\/strong> – 18:57 UTC<\/li>**
**24th April<\/strong> – 21:33 BST<\/li>**
**23rd May<\/strong> – 21:59 BST<\/li>**
**22nd June<\/strong> – 23:05 BST<\/li>**
**21st July<\/strong> – 22:09 BST<\/li>**
**19th August<\/strong> – 20:48 BST<\/li>**
**18th September<\/strong> – 19:28 BST<\/li>**
**17th October<\/strong> – 17:56 BST<\/li>**
**15th November<\/strong> – 15:31 UTC<\/li>**
**15th December<\/strong> – 15:14 UTC<\/li><\/ul>**
**Full Moon dates 2025<\/strong><\/h2>**
**13th January<\/strong> \u2013 15:17 UTC<\/li>**
**12th February<\/strong> \u2013 17:07 UTC<\/li>**
**14th March<\/strong> \u2013 18:40 UTC<\/li>**
**13th April<\/strong> \u2013 21:08 UTC<\/li>**
**12th May<\/strong> \u2013 21:28 UTC<\/li>**
**11th June<\/strong> \u2013 22:46 UTC<\/li>**
**10th July<\/strong> \u2013 22:09 BST<\/li>**
**9th August<\/strong> \u2013 21:13 BST<\/li>**
**7th September<\/strong> \u2013 19: 42 BST<\/li>**
**7th October<\/strong> \u2013 18:20 BST<\/li>**
**5th November<\/strong> \u2013 15:55 UTC<\/li>**
**4th December<\/strong> \u2013 14:48 UTC<\/li><\/ul>**Full Moon names 2024<\/strong><\/h2>
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Harvest Moon rising above storm clouds, western Colorado, USA. Credit: Doug Meek<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Today everyone\u2019s familiar with the popular, informal names given to full Moons \u2013 there\u2019s a different one for each month: June\u2019s is called the Strawberry Moon.<\/p>
The waxing and waning appearance of our lunar neighbour is a constant in our skies and the appearance of the bright lunar disc can be a mixed blessing.<\/p>
Its bright light makes it much harder to see the stars beyond, but it does have a beauty all of its own \u2013 something easy to appreciate if you take the time to look.<\/p>
Using informal or formal names helps us appreciate the lunar cycle, and were used in ancient times to keep track of the calendar throughout the year.<\/p>
**Click here to find out why February only has 28 days.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>**
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Strawberry Moon rising. Credit: Mary McIntyre<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Perhaps the most well-known name is the Blue Moon<\/a>, which is considered popularly to be the second full Moon in the same month.<\/p>
This definition is based on a misinterpretation that originated in a 1946 edition of Sky & Telescope Magazine<\/em>, however, which became widespread in the 1980s after it was used in a popular radio show and the board game *Trivial Pursuit<\/em>.<\/p>*
*The original definition of a Blue Moon is the third full Moon in a season that contains four Moons. <\/p>*
*Here, the seasons are defined as the time between winter solstice, spring equinox, summer solstice and vernal equinox.<\/p>*
*These are the popular names for full Moons as they stand in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>*
**2024 full Moon names<\/strong><\/h2>****Wolf Moon<\/a><\/strong> – 25 January<\/li>**
**Snow Moon<\/a><\/strong> – 24 February<\/li>**
**Worm Moon<\/a><\/strong> – 25 March<\/li>**
**Pink Moon<\/a><\/strong> – 24 April<\/li>**
**Flower Moon<\/a><\/strong> – 23 May<\/li>**
**Strawberry Moon<\/strong> – 22 June<\/li>**
**Buck Moon<\/a><\/strong> – 21 July<\/li>**
**Sturgeon Moon<\/strong> – 19 August (a seasonal Blue Moon)<\/li>**
**Harvest Moon<\/a><\/strong> – 18 September (a supermoon)<\/li>**
**Hunter\u2019s Moon<\/strong> – 17 October (a supermoon)<\/li>**
**Beaver Moon<\/strong> – 15 November (a supermoon)<\/li>**
**Cold Moon<\/strong> – 15 December (a supermoon)<\/li><\/ul>**
**2025 full Moon names<\/strong><\/h2>**
**Wolf Moon<\/strong> \u2013 13 January<\/li>**
**Snow Moon<\/strong> \u2013 12 February<\/li>**
**Worm Moon<\/strong> \u2013 14 March<\/li>**
**Pink Moon<\/strong> \u2013 13 April<\/li>**
**Flower Moon<\/strong> \u2013 12 May<\/li>**
**Strawberry Moon<\/strong> \u2013 11 June<\/li>**
**Buck Moon<\/strong> \u2013 10 July<\/li>**
**Sturgeon Moon<\/strong> \u2013 9 August<\/li>**
**Harvest Moon<\/strong> \u2013 7 September<\/li>**
**Hunter\u2019s Moon<\/strong> \u2013 7 October (a supermoon)<\/li>**
**Beaver Moon<\/strong> \u2013 5 November (a supermoon) <\/li>**
**Cold Moon<\/strong> \u2013 4 December (a supermoon)<\/li><\/ul>*****If you observe or photograph a bright full Moon, share your observations and images with us by emailing*** ***contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n***
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