![]() Other names are Broken Snowshoe Moon (Anishinaabe), Frog Moon (Cree), and Sugar Maker Moon (Western Abenaki).Īppearing either in April or May, Sucker Moon (Anishinaabe) refers to a time to harvest sucker fish, which return to streams or lake shallows to spawn. Certain Dakota peoples chose the name Moon When the Geese Lay Eggs. Animals returning to the area inspired the Lakota name Moon When the Ducks Come Back. When spring growth appears, so does the Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs (Tlingit) and Moon of the Red Grass Appearing (Oglala). With spring thaws come the Algonquin Breaking Ice Moon and the Dakota Moon When the Streams are Again Navigable. This Moon heralded the appearance of the “moss pink” (Phlox subulata), also called wild ground phlox or creeping phlox-one of the first spring wildflowers. Wind Strong Moon (Pueblo) refers to the strong windy days that come at this time of year. Sugar Moon (Ojibwe) is the time when maple sap runs. Sore Eyes Moon is a Dakota, Lakota, and Assiniboine term referring to the blinding rays of the sun on snow. The term Goose Moon was used among Algonquin and Cree peoples. The Northern Ojibwe called this Crow Comes Back Moon. ![]() Alternatively, during his travels in the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver wrote that this Moon name refers to a different sort of “worm”-larvae-which emerge from the bark of trees and other winter hideouts.Īlthough some Cree groups used the term Eagle Moon to describe the time around February, others used this term for the Moon cycle closer to spring. This name is traditionally thought to refer to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. The Cherokee names of “ Month of the Bony Moon” and “ Hungry Moon” give evidence to the fact that food was hard to come by at this time. The Dakota called this the Raccoon Moon, and certain Algonquin peoples named it the Groundhog Moon. Bear Moon (Ojibwe) and Black Bear Moon (Tlingit) refer to the time when bear cubs are born. The Cree called this the Bald Eagle Moon or Eagle Moon. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver, who had visited the Naudowessie (Dakota) and others, wrote that the name used for this period was the Snow Moon, “because more snow commonly falls during this month than any other in the winter.” Other names for this time include Canada Goose Moon (Tlingit), Great Moon (Cree), Greetings Moon (Western Abenaki), and Spirit Moon (Ojibwe). The Dakota names of Severe Moon and Hard Moon refer to the extreme cold and hard times of this season, as well as the fact that the snow sometimes develops a hard crust. The Cree names of Cold Moon and Frost Exploding Moon refer to the frigid temperatures of this season, as does the Algonquin name of Freeze Up Moon. It is possible that European settlers may have used the term “Wolf Moon” even before they came to North America.Īnother name for this time period was the Center Moon, from the Assiniboine people, because it was the middle of the winter season. It was traditionally thought that wolves howled due to hunger, but we now know that wolves use howls to define territory, locate pack members, reinforce social bonds, and gather for hunting. The howling of wolves was often heard at this time of year. They are only roughly aligned here with the months of the Gregorian calendar. Many of the names listed here are English interpretations of the words used in Native American languages. Some names listed here may reflect usage at one time in history, but may no longer be used by a designated group today. Additionally, a name for the lunar month might vary each year or between bands or other groups within the same nation. Note that for Native American names, each Moon name was typically applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, the month starting either with the new Moon or full Moon. The Moon names that we use in The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from Native American, Colonial American, or other traditional North American sources passed down through generations. Historically, Native American and other traditional names for full or new Moons were used to track the seasons. What time will the Moon be visible tonight? Find Moon rise and set times here.What's the Moon phase today? See our 2023 Moon Phase Calendar.Plus, unlike other tools, The Old Farmer's Almanac Full Moon chart is customized to your location so it reflects your time zone.įull Moon Dates for Dublin, NH Month/Year Not only do we list the Full Moon date and time for each of the 12 months of this year, but we also list several years in advance so you can plan ahead. Just add any City, State or Zip Code in the field above. When is the next full Moon? Is there a full Moon tonight? Find out with our 2023 Full Moon chart. Hover over events for more details.See 2023 Full Moon Dates and Times by Location Current lunation cycle is highlighted yellow. ![]() Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar.
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