Traditional names for Full Moons as commonly given in New England, based on Native American and colonial lore
There are thirteen Full Moons in 2001, including two in November. The moon's synodic period of revolution around the Earth is approximately 29.5 days. Because the Full Moon on January 9 swiftly follows the opening of the new year, then the next twelve can just squeeze in by December 30. The traditional names of the Full Moons that are given in this part of the country are based on a combination of Native American and colonial folklore and custom. It is interesting to note that there is provision in this system for thirteen Full Moons.
Full Moon Names |
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Name/alternate |
number |
usual month or event |
| Wolf Moon | 1 | January |
| Snow Moon | 2 | February |
| Worm Moon | 3 | March |
| Pink Moon | 4 | April |
| Flower Moon | 5 | May |
| Hot Moon | 6 | June |
| Buck Moon | 7 | July |
| Sturgeon Moon | 8 | August |
| Corn Moon | 9 |
September |
| Harvest Moon | 10 |
Full Moon nearest the Autumnal Equinox |
| Hunter's or Travel Moon | 11 | October |
| Beaver Moon | 12 | November |
| Hunting or Cold Moon | 13 | December |
Adapted by Frank Wihbey from information provided in private correspondence with Old Farmer's Almanac, Dublin, NH. |
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