When is the next full moon?
Monday, 26 October 2026 · 04:12 GMT
The next full moon is on Monday, 26 October 2026 — that's 20 days from today. It happens at 04:12 GMT.
At full moon the Moon sits opposite the Sun as seen from Earth, so its whole face is lit: it rises around sunset and stays up all night. Each month's full moon carries a traditional name.
How the date is worked out
A full moon comes round every 29.5 days — one lunar month — so it lands about a day earlier each calendar month instead of on a fixed date. That is also why some months get two.
Full moon dates
| Month | Date | Time | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | Friday 28 August | 05:18 BST | 6 weeks ago |
| September 2026 | Saturday 26 September | 17:49 BST | 10 days ago |
| October 2026 | Monday 26 October | 04:12 GMT | in 3 weeks |
| November 2026 | Tuesday 24 November | 14:53 GMT | in 7 weeks |
| December 2026 | Thursday 24 December | 01:28 GMT | in 3 months |
| January 2027 | Friday 22 January | 12:17 GMT | in 4 months |
| February 2027 | Saturday 20 February | 23:23 GMT | in 5 months |
| March 2027 | Monday 22 March | 10:44 GMT | in 6 months |
| April 2027 | Tuesday 20 April | 23:27 BST | in 7 months |
| May 2027 | Thursday 20 May | 11:59 BST | in 8 months |
| June 2027 | Saturday 19 June | 01:45 BST | in 9 months |
| July 2027 | Sunday 18 July | 16:45 BST | in 10 months |
| August 2027 | Tuesday 17 August | 08:29 BST | in 11 months |
| September 2027 | Wednesday 15 September | 00:03 BST | in 11 months |
Frequently asked
How many days until the next full moon?
20 days — Monday, 26 October 2026.
What time is the next full moon?
It peaks at 04:12 GMT, though it looks full to the eye for a night either side.
And the one after that?
Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
How often does it happen?
A full moon comes round every 29.5 days — one lunar month — so it lands about a day earlier each calendar month instead of on a fixed date. That is also why some months get two.
When was the last one?
Saturday, 26 September 2026 — 10 days ago.