Cool full moons of 2026 Part 2

In my last article I covered the first half of 2026. In this article I am going to talk about the second half of 2026.

Buck Moon - 29 July

Sturgeon Moon - 28 August

Corn/Harvest Moon - 26 September

Hunter's Moon - 26 October

Beaver Moon - 24 November (supermoon)

Cold Moon - 23 December (supermoon)

Buck Moon- 29 July

“The Full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time.” Deer lose and regrow their antlers every year. Sometime in the month of July, but they usually have their full antlers by the time the buck moon rolls around. Other names given to this moon include: Feather Moulting Moon and the salmon moon.

Sturgeon Moon - 28 August

“The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac have different origins, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources.” This name comes from the giant lake sturgeon of the great lakes and Lake Champlain. It was a food staple for Native Americans who lived in that area.

Corn/Harvest Moon - 26 September

This is the closest full moon to the autumn equinox. Its prolonged moonlight helps farmers finish harvesting their crops. It usually rises much earlier than other full moons seen throughout the year. In addition to helping farmers, it was also used to help them before electricity was available.

Hunter’s Moon- 26 October

The hunter’s moon is the first full moon following the Harvest moon, appearing in either October or November. It helps hunters track game in the dark of the night. It usually lasts for a few consecutive nights, just like the harvest moon. It is also called the sanguine or blood moon. Timing near the horizon affects its size and color.

Beaver Moon- 24 November

“The Full Beaver Supermoon of November 2026 peaks on Tuesday, November 24, just days before Thanksgiving, making it the final Full Moon of autumn.” This is the first of three consecutive full supermoons (November, December, and January 2027). Since it’s a supermoon it will appear larger and brighter. Its origins come from it being named by native tribes

Last but certainly not least:

Cold Moon - December 23 (Side note: that’s also my Bday!)

“Just after the winter solstice and right before Christmas. Brighter and closer than a typical full Moon, it illuminates early winter skies while echoing ancient traditions tied to cold, snow, and long nights.” The best time to view this supermoon is right at the moon rise where it appears larger right at the horizon. It was named for the cold frigid season to come. Just like a decent amount of the moons on the lists, it was named by Native Americans.

So if you want to see these moons, make sure you have your eyes pointed to the sky.

Credits to https://www.almanac.com/ for a lot of this information.