​The 2025 Full Moon Calendar: Dates, Names, and Supermoons

Every month, the full moon illuminates the night sky with its bright glow, each phase carrying a unique name rooted in tradition, nature, and folklore. In 2025, skywatchers can look forward to twelve full moons, including three ​Supermoons—when the moon appears larger and brighter due to its closer proximity to Earth.

Below is the complete ​2025 Full Moon Schedule, listing each moon’s name, date, and time (Eastern Time).

Photographer Kirill Kudr captured this view of the Pink Moon positioned behind Commerzbank's main office in Frankfurt's financial center on April 12, 2025.

​2025 Full Moon Dates and Names​

​Highlights of the 2025 Full Moons​

1. Wolf Moon (January 13)​​

• ​Origin of Name: Named after the howling of wolves in deep winter.
• ​Cultural Significance: In Native American traditions, this moon marked a time when food was scarce, and wolves were heard more frequently near villages.

​2. Pink Moon (April 12)​​

• ​Misconception: Despite its name, the moon does ​not​ appear pink.
• ​True Meaning: The name comes from the pink wildflowers (Phlox subulata) that bloom in early spring.

​3. Strawberry Moon (June 11)​​

• ​Harvest Connection: Named by Algonquin tribes to mark the short strawberry harvesting season.
• ​European Equivalent: In Europe, it was called the ​Rose Moon​ or ​Honey Moon.

​4. Harvest Moon (September 7)​​

• ​Definition: The full moon closest to the ​autumn equinox​ (Sept. 22, 2025).
• ​Unique Feature: Rises shortly after sunset for several nights, providing extra light for harvesters.

​5. Supermoons (Oct. 6, Nov. 5, Dec. 4)​​

• ​Why They’re Special: The Moon appears ​14% larger​ and ​30% brighter​ than a typical full moon.
• ​Best for Photography: The ​Hunter’s Supermoon (Oct. 6)​​ will be the brightest of the year.

Moon Phase Calendar for July 2025

July is a great month for lunar observation, featuring:

• ​July 10: ​Buck Moon (Full Moon)​​ – Named after deer antlers in full growth.
• ​July 17: ​Last Quarter Moon​
• ​July 24: ​New Moon​ (Best time for stargazing due to dark skies)

(Note: Moon phase sizes in calendars vary due to the Moon’s elliptical orbit.)

Note: The apparent size of moon phases in this calendar changes with the Moon's Earth-distance variations. All phase images represent 0:00 UTC. Credit: Roen Kelly/Astronomy.

Understanding Moon Terminology​

(Source: NASA’s Moon Phase and Libration Data)

Best Upcoming Celestial Events in 2025​

1. ​October 6 – Hunter’s Supermoon​​Why Watch?​​ Brightest full moon of the year.​Photography Tip: Capture it near the horizon for a stunning "Moon Illusion" effect.
2. ​November 5 – Beaver Supermoon​​Historical Note: Named for beaver trapping season before winter.
3. ​December 4 – Cold Supermoon​​Winter Spectacle: Perfect for snowy landscape moon photography.

​Did You Know?​​

• Full moon names come from ​Native American, Colonial American, and European farming traditions.
• The ​Harvest Moon​ is the only full moon name tied to an equinox rather than a month.
• Supermoons can cause slightly higher tides (perigean spring tides).

​Conclusion: Don’t Miss 2025’s Lunar Highlights!​​

Whether you’re an amateur astronomer, photographer, or simply enjoy moonlit nights, 2025 offers ​three Supermoons, a Harvest Moon, and a year of stunning full moons.

​Want more details on 2025’s eclipses or meteor showers? Let us know! 🌕🔭​

(Data sourced from NASA, the Farmers’ Almanac, and the Royal Astronomical Society.)