TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In 2026, the night sky will be illuminated by 13 full moons, including a trio of supermoons, a rare Blue Moon, and two lunar eclipses, one of which will be a striking Blood Moon. According to a report by Live Science, a full moon occurs when the Moon sits directly opposite the Sun with the Earth in between, causing the entire side facing our planet to appear brilliantly lit.
While a full moon is often too bright to allow for the observation of fine lunar craters, its ascent remains one of the most captivating celestial events. Below is the complete schedule for the lunar phenomena set to grace the skies in 2026:
2026 Lunar Phenomena
January 3, 2026 - Wolf Moon (Supermoon)
The year’s lunar cycle begins with the Wolf Moon on Saturday, January 3. Reaching its peak at 10:02 UTC (5:02 p.m. Western Indonesian Time or WIB), this event is classified as a supermoon. Because the Moon will be near perigee (its closest point to Earth), it will appear significantly larger and more luminous than a standard full moon.
February 2, 2026 - Snow Moon
The Snow Moon will peak on Monday, February 2, at 22:09 UTC on February 1 (5:09 a.m. WIB). Traditionally, this name reflects the heavy snowfall typical of midwinter in the Northern Hemisphere.
March 3, 2026 - Worm Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse
On Tuesday, March 3, the Worm Moon will reach its full phase at 11:37 UTC (6:37 p.m. WIB), coinciding with a total lunar eclipse.
During the 58-minute totality phase, from 6:04 to 7:02 p.m. WIB, the Moon will pass through the Earth’s dark inner shadow, or umbra. This causes the moon to take on a reddish-orange hue, often called a Blood Moon. This spectacle will be visible across the Asia-Pacific and western North America.
April 2, 2026 - Pink Moon
The Pink Moon arrives on Thursday, April 2, peaking at 02:11 UTC (9:11 a.m. WIB). Despite its name, the Moon will not actually appear pink; the moniker refers to the early spring wildflowers native to North America.
May 2, 2026 - Flower Moon
The Flower Moon will occur on Saturday, May 2, with its peak phase at 17:23 UTC on May 1 (12:23 a.m. WIB). This full moon traditionally signals the peak of the spring blooming season.
May 31, 2026 - Blue Moon
A rare Blue Moon phenomenon will occur on Sunday, May 31, peaking at 08:45 UTC (3:45 p.m. WIB). In modern astronomy, a "Blue Moon" refers to the second full moon to occur within a single calendar month.
June 30, 2026 - Strawberry Moon (Micromoon)
The Strawberry Moon will appear on Tuesday, June 30, peaking at 23:56 UTC on June 29 (6:56 a.m. WIB). This is classified as a micromoon, as the Moon will be at apogee, its farthest point from Earth, making it appear slightly smaller than average.
July 29, 2026 - Buck Moon
The Buck Moon will take place on Wednesday, July 29, reaching its peak at 14:35 UTC (9:35 p.m. WIB). The name is derived from the time of year when male deer, or bucks, begin growing new antlers.
August 28, 2026 - Sturgeon Moon and Partial Lunar Eclipse
The Sturgeon Moon arrives on Friday, August 28, peaking at 04:18 UTC (11:18 a.m. WIB). This event includes a partial lunar eclipse, during which approximately 96 percent of the lunar surface will enter the Earth's umbral shadow. Visible from the Americas, Europe, and Africa, the eclipse will reach its maximum at 11:12 a.m. WIB.
September 26, 2026 - Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon occurs on Saturday, September 26, peaking at 16:49 UTC (11:49 p.m. WIB). This is the specific name given to the full moon that falls closest to the September equinox.
October 26, 2026 - Hunter's Moon
The Hunter’s Moon will peak on Monday, October 26, at 04:11 UTC (11:11 a.m. WIB). Traditionally, this signaled the time for hunters to begin storing meat for the upcoming winter.
November 24, 2026 - Beaver Moon (Supermoon)
The second supermoon of the year, the Beaver Moon, will occur on Tuesday, November 24, reaching its peak phase at 14:53 UTC (9:53 p.m. WIB).
December 24, 2026 - Cold Moon (Supermoon)
Closing out the year, the Cold Moon will arrive on Thursday, December 24. Peaking at 01:28 UTC (8:28 a.m. WIB), this final supermoon will provide a brilliant celestial conclusion to the 2026 series of lunar events.
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