There is something quietly magical about a full moon. It happens every month without fail, yet it never feels like an ordinary occurrence. In 2026, the night sky will feature not twelve, but thirteen full moons. These have been given various names based on different factors like seasons, folklore, and memory. From the icy stillness of January’s Wolf Moon to December’s Cold Moon, this photostory will take you through all of 2026’s full moons, combining astronomy and folklore, and encourage you to look up at the sky above.
Astronomical records have confirmed that there will be thirteen full moons in 2026, including a rare blue moon in May. These have been given different names based on various factors like seasons and folklore.
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