Residents of Louisville with an interest in the night sky have an exciting astronomical year ahead in 2026, featuring twelve distinct full moon events.
Each monthly lunar display carries traditional seasonal names, ranging from January's Wolf Moon to December's Cold Moon. Observers may notice variations in size and brightness during these events, influenced by the moon's changing distance from Earth.
2026 Lunar Event Timeline
The complete schedule for next year's full moons, as documented by the Old Farmer's Almanac, includes:
Wolf Moon: January 3 at 5:03 a.m.
Snow Moon: February 1 at 5:09 p.m.
Worm Moon: March 3 at 6:38 a.m.
Pink Moon: April 1 at 10:12 p.m.
Flower Moon: May 1 at 1:23 p.m.
Blue Moon: May 31 at 4:45 a.m.
Strawberry Moon: June 29 at 7:57 p.m.
Buck Moon: July 29 at 10:36 a.m.
Sturgeon Moon: August 28 at 12:18 a.m.
Harvest Moon: September 26 at 12:49 a.m.
Hunter's Moon: October 26 at 12:12 a.m.
Beaver Moon: November 24 at 9:53 a.m.
Cold Moon: December 23 at 8:28 p.m.
Astronomy Tools for Skywatchers
Several complimentary mobile applications can assist observers in identifying celestial bodies and formations:
SkyView Lite for iPhone | Google Play
Star Walk 2 for iPhone | Google Play
Star Chart for iPhone | Google Play
NASA for iPhone | Google Play
