The April Full Moon can also be the Paschal Moon, used to calculate the date for Easter.īoth the April and May Full Moon have a name that refers to the budding spring. The Native American names referred to the spring thaws and the return of growth, including Breaking Ice Moon and The Moon of the Red Grass Appearing.Ĭommon names in Europe also referred to the budding and birth of spring: The Anglo-Saxons called it Egg Moon, the Celts had names like Budding Moon, New Shoots Moon, Seed Moon, and Growing Moon.
April: Pink MoonĪpril has the Full Pink Moon, from the pink phlox wildflowers that bloom in North America in the early spring. In Old English, it was known as the Death Moon and the Chaste Moon referring to the purity of the spring season. The Celts called it the Wind Moon and Plough Moon. The Anglo-Saxons called it Lenten Moon after the Germanic Lenten for spring. Native American tribes called it the Crow Moon for the crows coming back, Snow Crust Moon, and Sap and Sugar Moon for when the maple sap runs. The last Full Moon of the winter season in March is the Worm Moon because of the earthworms that come out when the soil warms up. Storm Moon, Ice Moon, and Snow Moon were common Celtic and Old English names. Some North American tribes called it the Hungry Moon due to the scarce food sources during mid-winter, while others named it Bear Moon to refer to when bear cubs are born. The Snow Moon in February is aptly named after abundant snowfall. Native American names are Severe Moon and Center Moon.Ī Full Moon setting over the snow-covered mountains of the Alaska Range, US. Moon After Yule is an Anglo-Saxon version, referring to the pre-Christian Yule (or Juul) celebrations around the winter solstice. Other Celtic names include Stay Home Moon and Quiet Moon. This name is thought to have a Celtic and Old English origin, and that European settlers brought it to North America. The January Full Moon is often called the Wolf Moon from the howling of hungry wolves in the winter. Many of the names come from the Colonial Americans adopting Native American names into their calendars, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The 12 Full Moon Names and MeaningsĪlthough the most commonly used Full Moon names are English interpretations of Native American names, some are also Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, medieval English, and Neo-Pagan. The Full Moon has been integral to tracking the change of months and seasons since ancient times. The Full Moon in September is the Harvest Moon because it’s the Full Moon closest to the autumnal (fall) equinox. ©/Natalie Goldsmith Harvest Moon in September Ancient cultures named the Full Moons from animals, plants, nature, and the seasons. The June Full Moon is also known as the Horse Moon. Business Date to Date (exclude holidays).
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