Full Moon

The First Full Moon of the New Year is named after the Wolves but also has different meanings for different cultures.

The Snow Moon is February's full moon and got the name for the amount of snow fall that occurs.

The full Moon in March is known as the Worm Moon.

April Full Moon - Pink Moon gets the name from the wildflower called Phlox Subulata. Phlox Subulata is a wildflower native to eastern North America, this wildflower goes by many names. Creeping Phlox Moss Phlox Moss Pink Phlox Subulata The Pink Moon often corresponds with the early springtime blooms from the Phlox Subulata hence given the name Pink Moon. Other Names April Full Moon - Pink Moon also has many other tribal names according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. These names

Have you ever celebrated May Day? The celebration of May Day is filled with colorful festivities and an abundance of flowers, as it symbolizes the beginning of summer. What better name for the May Full Moon - Flower Moon to celebrate the blooming flowers and the coming of summer. Other Names May Full Moon - Flower Moon also has many other tribal names according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The Cree call this moon- Budding Moon and Leaf Budding Moon in celebration of the buddi

The June Full Moon - Strawberry Moon got its name as June is the month to pick the ripened strawberries. If you are a local and live in the state of Colorful Colorado, don't miss out on Glenwood Springs Strawberry Days. This annual festival is held every 3rd weekend in June, since 1898. Strawberry Days is one of the longest-running festivals in Colorado! Other Names June Full Moon - Strawberry Moon also has many other tribal names according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The An

July Full Moon - Buck Moon given the name, this is the season when the buck deer antlers are in full growth. Other Names July Full Moon - Buck Moon also has many other tribal names according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The Cree call this moon- Feather Molting Moon The Tlingit call this moon- Salmon Moon, as this was the time when the fish return and are ready to be harvested. The Anishinaabe call this moon- Berry Moon and Halfway Summer Moon The Dakota call this moon-Moon Wh

August Full Moon - Sturgeon Moon, this full moon is named after the Sturgeon Fish as these large fish would come by the numbers to the lakes during this month. It's also been called the green corn moon, the grain moon, and the red moon for the reddish hue it often takes on in the summer haze. August's full moon name is related specifically to the lake sturgeon. There are over two dozen species of sturgeon in the world. The lake sturgeon is a North American freshwater fish. Ot

The September Full Moon - Harvest Moon is named the Harvest Moon as it usually appears just around the Autumn Equinox The Harvest Moon unlike all the other full Moons, rises just about the same time—around sunset—for several evenings in a row. This gives farmers extra moonlight and allowing them to finish their harvests before the frosts of fall arrive Fun Fact While September’s full Moon is usually known as the Harvest Moon, if October’s full Moon happens to occur closer to

The October Fulll Moon - Hunters Moon, originates from the belief that this moon was a signal for hunters to prepare for the upcoming cold months by hunting for food. It's believed this is the best time to hunt as the animals are fattening up for winter. When the Harvest Moon was at its peak all the farmers cleared their fields, making it easier for the hunters to spot animals. The Hunter's Moon like the Harvest Moon, rises just about the same time—around sunset—for several e

December Full Moon - Cold Moon represents December's fridged temperatures as winter approaches, and we enter the Holiday Season. Other Names December Full Moon - Cold Moon also has many other tribal names according to the Old Farmer's Almanac The Cree- Drift Clearing Moon Frost Exploding Trees Moon Hoar Frost Moon The Mohawk- Cold Moon The Mohican- Long Night Moon The Anishinaabe- Little Spirit Moon The Oglala- Moon of the Popping Trees The Cherokee- Snow Moon The Western A

November Full Moon - Beaver Moon signals the arrival of winter. As the leaves fall, the trees become bare, and the ground begins to frost. Beavers ready themselves preparing their damns for winter before the ground freezes. The Beaver Moon reminds us that winter is coming and to start preparing. Other Names November Full Moon - Beaver Moon also has many other tribal names according to the Old Farmer's Almanac The Cree- The Frost Moon The Ojibwe- Freezing Moon The Anishinaab