Full moon — guide & upcoming dates
A full moon happens when Earth lies roughly between the Sun and the Moon; we see the disk almost fully lit. The synodic month averages ~29.53 days.
Upcoming full moons (approx., your zone: America/Panama)
| Date | Illumination | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 100% | |
| 2026-06-01 | 99.5% | |
| 2026-06-30 | 100% | |
| 2026-07-30 | 99.6% | |
| 2026-08-28 | 100% | |
| 2026-09-27 | 99.7% | |
| 2026-10-26 | 100% | |
| 2026-11-25 | 99.7% | |
| 2026-12-25 | 99% | |
| 2027-01-23 | 99.8% | |
| 2027-02-22 | 99.1% | |
| 2027-03-23 | 99.9% | |
| 2027-04-22 | 99.2% |
Interactive calendar All phases
FAQ
On average every 29.53 days (synodic month). Exact instants depend on the real orbit and the timezone you use for the “calendar day”.
The astronomical instant is unique, but the civil day may differ by timezone. Set your zone on the home page.
We show approximate civil days with a synodic model. Professional ephemerides use finer models.