January

Wolf or hunger moon

During this month the wolves once roamed the countryside, thus suggesting the name wolf moon. In cold and temperate climates of the Northern Hemisphere, it was difficult to find food during January, thus the name hunger moon.

February

Snow moon

In certain parts of the world, snow is usually the deepest in this month, thus the name snow moon.

March

Sap or worm moon

Because sap rises in March, this full moon is called the sap moon. The ground softens during this month, and worms begin to burrow out of the ground, thus the name worm moon.

April

Pink moon

Many flowers turn pink and bloom in April, thus the name pink moon.

May

Flower moon

Because many flowers bloom in May, after the April downpours, May's moon is called the flower moon.

June

Strawberry or rose moon

Because strawberries bloom in June, this month's moon is the strawberry moon. Also, the French call this moon la lune rose, which translates into English as "the rose moon."

July

Buck moon

Male deer, or bucks, grow their first antlers during this month, thus the name buck moon.

August

Sturgeon moon

Because it is sturgeon season in certain parts of the world in August, its moon is called the sturgeon moon.

September

Harvest or corn moon

Native Americans began to harvest their crops during this month every year. (If this full moon occurs late in August it is called the harvest moon.). If the full moon occurs earlier in September, it is called the corn moon because the corn crop is ready for picking at that time.

October

Hunter's moon

The hunting season begins in October, thus the name hunter's moon.

November

Beaver moon

Beaver traps were once set in this month to catch enough beaver to make warm clothing for the upcoming winter.

December

Cold moon

The approach of cold weather in the Northern Hemisphere gives this month's full moon its name.