In 2025, New Yorkers will experience a total lunar eclipse along with three consecutive supermoons. Here are the important details about the full moons throughout the year, including the eclipse dates, names, and timings.
Full Moon Dates in 2025:
- January 13 – Wolf Moon
- February 12 – Snow Moon
- March 14 – Worm Moon (also the Total Lunar Eclipse)
- April 13 – Pink Moon
- May 12 – Flower Moon
- June 11 – Strawberry Moon
- July 10 – Buck Moon
- August 9 – Sturgeon Moon
- September 7 – Harvest Moon
- October 7 – Hunter’s Moon
- November 5 – Beaver Moon
- December 4 – Cold Moon
Total Lunar Eclipse in 2025:
- March 14, 2025: This total lunar eclipse will occur when the moon takes on a reddish or orangish hue as it passes through Earth’s shadow (umbra).
- Start Time (New York): 11:57 PM
- Maximum Eclipse: 2:58 AM
- End Time: 6:00 AM
Supermoons in 2025:
Three supermoons will take place in 2025, when the moon is slightly closer to Earth, appearing larger and brighter than usual:
- October 7 – Hunter’s Moon (1st Supermoon)
- November 5 – Beaver Moon (2nd Supermoon)
- December 4 – Cold Moon (3rd Supermoon)
Full Moon Names and Origins:
January 13: Wolf Moon
- Reason for the Name: Wolves were believed to howl more frequently in January as winter set in.
February 12: Snow Moon
- Reason for the Name: February is often the month for heavy snowfall in North America.
March 14: Worm Moon
- Reason for the Name: It refers to the earthworms emerging from the thawing ground, signaling the arrival of spring.
April 13: Pink Moon
- Reason for the Name: Named after the pink phlox flowers that bloom around this time.
May 12: Flower Moon
- Reason for the Name: This full moon corresponds with flowers blooming across North America.
June 11: Strawberry Moon
- Reason for the Name: It marks the time for harvesting strawberries in the northern United States.
July 10: Buck Moon
- Reason for the Name: The male deer (buck) typically grow their antlers around this time.
August 9: Sturgeon Moon
- Reason for the Name: This name comes from the sturgeon fish being plentiful in the Great Lakes and other northern waters.
September 7: Harvest Moon
- Reason for the Name: This moon was traditionally used by farmers to help them harvest crops, including corn.
October 7: Hunter’s Moon
- Reason for the Name: After the harvest, this moon helped hunters find their prey, especially with the early evening moonlight.
November 5: Beaver Moon
- Reason for the Name: Native American tribes named this after the time when beavers began preparing for winter, and fur trappers set traps.
December 4: Cold Moon
- Reason for the Name: It marks the first full moon after the winter solstice, typically associated with cold winter nights.
Be sure to look up on these dates to witness these stunning celestial events!
