All full moons in 2025 and when they will appear in Ontario

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If you missed the last full moon of 2024 on December 15, don’t worry: there are plenty more to look forward to in the new year.

Here are all the full moons of 2025, as listed in The Old Farmer’s Almanac:

Wolf Moon

The Wolf Moon marks the first full moon of the year, named for the howling wolves heard during cold winter nights. This moon represents the harshness of winter.
When: January 13

Snow Moon

The Snow Moon gets its name from the heavy snowfall that typically occurs during this month. This signifies the dead of winter, when the landscape is often covered in snow.
When: February 12

Moon Worm

This moon marks the start of spring when earthworms begin to emerge from the thawing soil. This also marks the start of maple sap collection.
When: March 14

Pink Moon

The Pink Moon takes its name from wild phlox, one of the first flowers to bloom in spring. It symbolizes the renewal and growth of nature.
When: April 13

Flower Moon

The Flower Moon represents the abundance of flowers that appear in May. This signifies the peak of the growing season.
When: May 12

Strawberry moon

This moon is named for the time when strawberries ripen and are ready to be harvested. This marks the start of the summer fruit season.
When: June 11

Buck Moon

The Buck Moon represents the time when male deer (bucks) fully develop their antlers. It symbolizes strength and vitality, coinciding with the peak of summer.
When: July 10

Sturgeon Moon

This moon gets its name from the large fish found in the Great Lakes, which were the easiest to catch at this time of year. This represents abundance.
When: August 9

Harvest Moon

This full moon is closest to the autumnal equinox, providing additional light to make harvesting crops easier.
When: September 7

Hunter’s Moon

This moon follows the Harvest Moon and marks the time for hunters to gather food in preparation for winter.
When: October 7

Beaver Moon

The Beaver Moon is named after the beavers finish their preparations for winter. It’s time for trappers to set their traps before the long winter months.
When: November 5

Cold Moon

The Cold Moon marks the arrival of the coldest time of the year. It is a moment of reflection and preparation for the cold weather that is setting in.
When: December 4

Sometimes a supermoon occurs, making the moon appear larger and brighter as it gets closer to Earth. The term “supermoon”, first used by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979, became popular after three consecutive supermoons in 2016.

According to Space.com, although the difference between a supermoon and a regular full moon is subtle, a supermoon can be up to 30% brighter and 14% larger.

This year there was four consecutive supermoons from August to October, attracting the attention of many sky watchers.

In rare cases, a Blue Moon occurs, which is the second full moon in a calendar month. This happens because the moon cycle lasts about 29.5 days, slightly shorter than most months, where two full moons fall in the same month.

The last Blue Moon took place on August 19, 2024; the next one is scheduled for August 30, 2025.

Interestingly, a seasonal Blue Moon can also occur when there are four full moons in a season instead of the usual three. In this case, the third full moon is called the Blue Moon. The next seasonal Blue Moon will occur on May 20, 2027.

Created by Colleen Quinnell/The Old Farmer’s Almanac

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