The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight.

When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Strwaberry Moon" in June.

See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

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Tonight's faint waxing crescent moon phase will offer stunning views of the brilliant Jupiter in the Western sky as it approaches the first full moon phase of spring - the April pink moon, followed be the spectacular Lyrid meteor shower on Earth Day.

The next full moon of 2026 will be the May flower full moon, set to rise in Scorpio, amid the Eta Aqauriids meteor shower and then give way to a rare second moon in the same month - the blue moon. Here's what to know about tonight's moon phase and the ...

Few sights are as universally captivating as a full moon rising into the night sky. For many of us, stepping onto a balcony or looking up from a quiet street to admire it feels almost instinctive. Call it romance or simple curiosity, but that glowing disk ...