It’s full-moon time again this weekend, and like all full moons, this month’s moon has many names. Probably the best-known name, the Worm Moon, comes from southern Native American tribes. That’s ...

Gazing upon May’s full moon tonight? Chances are, you’ve seen it called the Flower Micromoon. In my time at Country Living, I’ve also covered a “Blood Worm Moon” and a “Super Blue Moon.” These fun ...

Moon names were an easy way for farmers to remember important times during the year, such as when to plant and when to harvest. There are several lists of full moon names, each a mix of names from ...

Wolves, strawberries and sturgeon may not seem connected at first glance, but each one represents a specific full moon tied to the change of seasons. These names, grounded in weather patterns, animal ...

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, names for the moons were historically used to track the seasons. Now, their names are thought of as “nicknames.” Most moons also have more than one name. Many of the ...

See the full moon calendar for 2026, including dates, traditional names, lunar eclipses and a list of moon phases throughout the year.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In one category, you have your common names for lunar events—think eclipses, full moons that pass by particularly close or far ...