Native Moon Names:

Historically, the Native Americans who lived in the area that is now the
northern and eastern United States kept track of the seasons by giving
distinctive names to the recurring full Moons.

Each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it
occurred.

These names, and some variations, were used by the Algonquin tribes from
New England to Lake Superior.

The Native American names below are linked to the months in the Gregorian
calendar to which they are most closely associated.

 Full Wolf Moon

January is the month of the Full Wolf Moon. It appeared when wolves howled
in hunger outside the villages. It is also known as the Old Moon. To some
Native American tribes, this was the Snow Moon, but most applied that name
to the next full Moon, in February.

This full Moon appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages.
It is also known as the Old Moon. To some Native American tribes, this was
the Snow Moon, but most applied that name to the next full Moon, in February.
                 
Full Snow Moon

Usually the heaviest snows fall in February. Hunting becomes very difficult,
and hence to some Native American tribes this was the Hunger Moon.
February's full Moon is traditionally called the Full Snow Moon because
usually the heaviest snows fall in February.

Hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called
this the Hunger Moon.

Other Native American tribes called this Moon the "Shoulder to Shoulder
Around the Fire Moon" (Wishram Native Americans), the "No Snow in the Trails
Moon" (Zuni Native Americans), and the "Bone Moon"
(Cherokee Native Americans). The Bone Moon meant that there was so little
food that people gnawed on bones and ate bone marrow soup.

March    Full Worm Moon
At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm
casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. This is also known as the Sap
Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual
tapping of maple trees begins.

The Full Worm Moon was given its name by the Algonquin tribes from New
England to Lake Superior.

At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm
casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is
also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to
flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins.
April Moon      Full Pink Moon
This full Moon heralded the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground
phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting
Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon.

May Moon   Full Flower Moon

Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. Some Algonquin tribes knew
this full Moon as the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon.

May's Full Flower Moon, also called Mother's Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn
Planting Moon, marks a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm
enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in
bloom.

June Moon

Full Strawberry Moon 
The Algonquin tribes knew this Moon as a time to gather ripening
strawberries. It is also known as the Rose Moon and the Hot Moon.

Full Moon Names
The month of June's full Moon's name is the Full Strawberry Moon. June's
Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a
signal to gather ripening fruit.

It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe (where
July Full Buck Moon 
Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This full Moon was also known
as the Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month.

July is the month of the Full Buck Moon.

Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This full Moon was also known
as the Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month.

August Full Sturgeon Moon 

 Some Native American tribes knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and
Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this full Moon. Others called
it the Green Corn Moon or the Grain Moon.

Full Moon Names
August is the month of the Full Sturgeon Moon. Some Native American tribes
knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most
readily caught during this full Moon. Others called it the Green Corn Moon
or the Grain Moon.

September Full Corn Moon 
This full Moon corresponds with the time of harvesting corn. It is also
called the Barley Moon, because it is the time to harvest and thresh the
ripened barley. The Harvest Moon is the full Moon nearest the autumnal
equinox, which can occur in September or October and is bright enough to
allow finishing all the harvest chores.

The Full Corn Moon corresponds with the time of harvesting corn. It is also
called the Barley Moon, because it is the time to harvest and thresh the
ripened barley.

This month, we also celebrate what we call a Harvest Moon, which is the full
 Moon nearest the autumnal equinox. It can occur in September or October and
is bright enough to allow finishing all the harvest chores.

The Full Harvest Moon is different than all our other full Moons. Around
this date, the Moon rises at almost the same time for a number of nights in
our northern latitudes.
October Full Hunter's Moon 

This is the month when the leaves are falling and the game is fattened.
Now is the time for hunting and laying in a store of provisions for the
long winter ahead. October's Moon is also known as the Travel Moon and the
Dying Moon.

This was the time to hunt in preparation for winter. This full Moon is also
called the Travel Moon and the Dying Grass Moon.
November Full Beaver Moon 

For both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes, this was the time to set
beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs.
This full Moon was also called the Frost Moon.

November's full Moon was called the Beaver Moon because it was the time to
set traps, before the waters froze over. This Moon was also called the Full
Frost Moon.
December Full Cold Moon 
This is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights
become long and dark. This full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by
some Native American tribes.

Full Moon Names
December's Full Moon is called the Full Cold Moon. It is the month when the
winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark.

This full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American
tribes.