In 5 days · Harvest Moon
The Next Full Moon Is 26 September 2026
16:48 UTC · Aries
The next full moon falls on 26 September 2026 at 16:48 UTC, in Aries, and it is the Harvest Moon. That is 5 days from now. A full moon is the point of maximum illumination — the Moon opposite the Sun, the whole disc lit. Traditionally it marks culmination: what you started at the new moon is now visible, including the parts you would rather it weren't. It is a releasing phase, not a starting one.
| Date | 26 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exact time | 16:48 UTC |
| Days away | 5 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries (Fire, Cardinal) |
| Traditional name | Harvest Moon |
What it means
A full moon in Aries brings your own wanting to the surface, often louder than is comfortable. Whatever you have been polite about tends to arrive with heat behind it. The work is letting the anger inform you without letting it drive.
The full write-up, including the second moon if the month carries one, is on the September 2026 page.
Common questions
- When exactly is the next full moon?
- 26 September 2026 at 16:48 UTC — 5 days from now. That instant is the same worldwide; convert to your own timezone from UTC.
- What is the next full moon called?
- The Harvest Moon. The full moon nearest the autumn equinox, rising close to sunset for several nights. The name comes from European & Colonial American tradition.
- How often do full moons happen?
- Every 29.5 days on average — the synodic month. That gives 12 or 13 in a calendar year, which is why some months carry two and others, rarely, none.