When is the next full moon?
The next Full Moon is 26 Oct 2026 · 04:12 UTC. This is the calculated exact phase instant. Your local calendar date may differ from the UTC date; the Moon can look nearly full before and after this time.
Calculated · updates every minute
One instant, different local dates
The event time is shown in UTC. A Full Moon can fall on a different calendar date in your local time zone, especially near midnight. Open Transits to switch event times to your device’s time zone. The exact phase instant does not mean the Moon is above your horizon or visible through local weather.
What makes a Full Moon?
A Full Moon occurs near a 180° geocentric ecliptic longitude separation between the Moon and Sun. The Earth-facing side is then almost fully illuminated. Full Moons are not usually lunar eclipses: an eclipse requires additional alignment near the Moon’s orbital nodes. The calendar identifies lunar phases and eclipse events separately.
Try this.
- Read the next Full Moon’s UTC date and time above.
- Open the sky calendar and select your device’s time zone if needed.
- Use local observing information for moonrise, weather and eclipse visibility.
A little more context.
Will the Moon look full only at that exact minute?
It can look nearly full before and after the exact phase. The timestamp identifies the calculated phase instant, not a narrow window for seeing a bright Moon.
Is every Full Moon a lunar eclipse?
No. Most pass above or below Earth’s shadow. A lunar eclipse requires the right alignment with the orbital nodes.
Reference: NASA · Moon phases