The Buck Moon gets its name from when the new antlers of buck deer push out from their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur in July. It was also often called the Full Thunder Moon, thunderstorms being now most frequent. Sometimes it is also called the Full Hay Moon.

You can also look forward to a total solar eclipse and a total lunar eclipse this year. See if either will be visible in Florida.

Moon watchers will have plenty to enjoy in 2026 with three supermoons and two lunar eclipses during the year. Each month brings its own full moon, and each has its own name and traditions, based on local Indigenous cultures.

Meteor showers, eclipses, a planetary parade and 13 full moons will be visible in the night sky in 2026. Here’s when to see them.

From the Harvest Moon to the Cold Moon, discover when the full moons rise in 2026 and what makes each one unique for night sky viewing.

Mark your calendars, Mississippi skygazers. Here's every full moon in 2026 with the local times you need to know. Watch supermoons, lunar eclipses

The first full moon of 2026 – also known as the Wolf Moon – is set to rise in the sky tomorrow. It will be the fourth supermoon in a row, following the Harvest Moon in October, the Beaver Moon in November and the Cold Moon in December. Visibility will depend on the weather, but clear skies could make it a spectacular sight.

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.

The August full moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, reached its full phase at 3:55 A.M. EDT. Observing the full moon presents challenges due to its brightness, which can hinder dark adaptation and minimize shadow detail on the lunar surface. Despite ...