Moon Calendar 2023
In 2023 there are 13 full moons and 12 new moons. The first full moon is on January 7, 2023, the last on December 27, 2023. The table lists all four principal phases per month — every date links to its day page with illumination, zodiac sign and poster.
Any of these full moons — or any other date in 2023 — is available from Lumeries as a personalized moon poster with names and date, delivered as an instant download minutes after ordering (€9.90). Create a poster with your date →
All Moon Phases 2023 by Month
Tap a date for illumination, moonrise and zodiac sign of that day. Tap a month name for the monthly calendar.
The 13 Full Moons of 2023 and Their Names
January 7, 2023Wolf Moon
February 5, 2023Snow Moon
March 7, 2023Worm Moon- April 6, 2023Pink Moon
- May 5, 2023Flower Moon
- June 4, 2023Strawberry Moon
- July 3, 2023Buck Moon
- August 1, 2023Sturgeon Moon
- August 31, 2023Sturgeon Moon
- September 29, 2023Harvest Moon
- October 28, 2023Hunter's Moon
- November 27, 2023Beaver Moon
- December 27, 2023Cold Moon
All New Moons 2023
12 new moons in 2023. At new moon the Moon sits between Earth and Sun and is invisible — the darkest nights of the month, ideal for stargazing.
About the Moon Calendar 2023
One lunar cycle from new moon to new moon lasts 29.53 days, so a calendar year usually holds 12 and occasionally 13 full moons — in 2023 there are 13. Traditional full moon names such as Wolf Moon or Harvest Moon come from North American and European farmers' almanacs and name the full moon of each month.
Lumeries calculates every date for 2023 astronomically with the SunCalc library, referenced to Central Europe (Berlin). If a phase falls around midnight it may land on the neighbouring day in the Americas or Asia. The day pages show illumination in percent and the zodiac sign of the date.
Frequently asked questions
How many full moons are there in 2023?
There are 13 full moons in 2023. The first is on January 7, 2023, the last on December 27, 2023. Blue Moon 2023: August 2023 has two full moons — on August 1, 2023 and on August 31, 2023. That happens only about every two and a half years.
When is the first full moon of 2023?
The first full moon of 2023 is on January 7, 2023. It is traditionally called the Wolf Moon.
Is there a Blue Moon in 2023?
Blue Moon 2023: August 2023 has two full moons — on August 1, 2023 and on August 31, 2023. That happens only about every two and a half years.
Which time zone do the dates refer to?
All dates are calculated astronomically with the SunCalc library and referenced to Central Europe (Berlin). If a phase falls around midnight it may land on the neighbouring day in other time zones. The day pages show illumination in percent.