The 2023 new moon calendar features 12 new moons, solar eclipses, and upcoming solstices and equinoxes throughout the year.
A new moon is the first phase of the moon, occurring approximately once a month, or an average of 29.53 days. The moon itself is not visible, although you may be able to "see" it because it blocks the visibility of the stars behind it.
What are the 2023 new moon dates?
2023 has 12 new moons. Here is a short list of new moon dates for 2023 based on information from NASA:
| 2023 new moon | Date and Time (East) | Date and time (UTC) | Neumondname |
|---|---|---|---|
| January new moon | January 21, 2023 3:53 p.m. E.T | January 21, 2023 20:53 UTC | snow new moon |
| February new moon | February 20, 2023 2:06 am w. E.T | February 20, 2023 7:06 p.m. coordinated world time | Neumondwurm |
| March new moon | March 21, 2023 1:23 p.m. m. IT | March 21, 2023 6:23 p.m. coordinated world time | new pink moon |
| april new moon | April 20, 2023 12:12 a.m. IT | April 20, 2023 5:12 p.m. coordinated world time | new flower moon |
| new moon in may | May 19, 2023 11:53 a.m. E.T | May 19, 2023 4:53 p.m. m. coordinated world time | Strawberry New Moon |
| June new moon | Jun 18, 2023 12:37 am Mr. AND | June 18, 2023 5:37 p.m. coordinated world time | new moon |
| July new moon | July 17, 2023 2:32 PM ET | July 17, 2023 19:32 UTC | Sturgeon new moon |
| August new moon | August 16, 2023 5:38 a.m. IT | Aug 16, 2023 10:38 UTC | new blue moon |
| New moon in September | September 14, 2023 9:40 p.m. E.T | September 15, 2023 2:40 p.m. coordinated world time | new harvest moon |
| october new moon | October 14, 2023 1:55 p.m. E.T | 14 October 2023 18:55 UTC | Hunter's New Moon |
| November new moon | November 13, 2023 4:27 a.m. IT | November 13, 2023 9:27 a.m. m. coordinated world time | Beaver new moon |
| New moon in December | December 12, 2023 6:32 pm Mr. AND | December 12, 2023 23:32 UTC | cold new moon |
Please continue below for more information on 2023 dates.
The dates and times provided byNASAin US Eastern Time (ET) represent both Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) during part of the year in the United States. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is also shown below. This was formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Because your local time zone may be different, the exact dates for your calendar may change slightly.
New moon calendar 2023
There will be 12 new moons in 2023 because the first new moon of the year was in mid-January. Here's a quick rundown of the dates of each new moon and how they fit into each season.
The dates of the 2023 new moons are:
January 21, 2023 (New Snow Moon)
ThatJanuary 2023 new moon, also called the New Snow Moon, takes place on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 3:53 p.m. m. ET or 8:53 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the first new moon of 2023 and the second new moon of the 2022-2023 winter season. The previous December 2022 new moon will occur after the 2022-2023 winter solstice.
February 20, 2023 (New Moon of the Worm)
ThatFebruary 2023 new moon, also called the New Moon of the Worm, was on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 2:06 am. m. ET or 7:06 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the second new moon of the year and the third of the 2022-2023 winter season.
March 21, 2023 (Pink New Moon)
ThatNew Moon March 2023, also known as the New Pink Moon, takes place on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 1:23 p.m. m. ET or 6:23 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It is the third new moon of the year and the first new moon of the spring 2023 season. It occurred about one day after the 2023 vernal equinox.
The vernal equinox occurs on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 5:25 p.m. m. ET or 10:25 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME.
April 20, 2023 (New Flower Moon)
Thatnew moon april 2023, also called Luna Nueva Flor, will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 00:12. m. ET or 5:12 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. This is the fourth new moon of 2023 and the second new moon of the spring season of 2023. There will also be a hybrid eclipse during the April new moon.
May 19, 2023 (Strawberry New Moon)
ThatMay 2023 new moon, also known as the New Strawberry Moon, takes place on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:53 am. m. ET or 4:53 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It is the fifth new moon of 2023 and the third new moon of the spring 2023 season. This is also considered a seasonal black moon as it is the third new moon in a four new moon season.
June 18, 2023 (Moon of New Buck)
ThatJune 2023 new moon, also called the New Buck Moon, will be on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 00:37. m. ET or 5:37 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the sixth new moon of 2023 and the fourth new moon of the spring 2023 season. It will take place a few days before the summer solstice.
The 2023 Summer Solstice takes place on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10:58 am. m. ET or 3:58 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME.
July 17, 2023 (New Moon of the Sturgeon)
ThatNew moon in July 2023, also known as the New Sturgeon Moon, takes place on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 2:32 p.m. m. ET or 7:32 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It was the seventh new moon of 2023 and the first new moon of the 2023 summer season.
August 16, 2023 (blue new moon)
ThatAugust 2023 new moon, also known as the New Blue Moon, takes place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 5:38 am. m. ET or 10:38 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the eighth new moon of 2023 and the second new moon of the 2023 summer season.
September 14, 2023 (New Moon of Harvest)
Thatseptember 2023 new moon, also known as the New Harvest Moon, takes place on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 9:40 p.m. m. ET or September 15, 2023 at 2:40 a.m. M. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the ninth new moon of 2023 and the third new moon of the 2023 summer season.
The Autumnal Equinox is on the calendar for Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:50 AM. m. ET or 7:50 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME.
October 14, 2023 (Hunter's New Moon)
ThatOctober 2023 new moon, also called New Hunter's Moon, takes place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 1:55 p.m. m. ET or 6:55 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the tenth new moon of 2023 and the first new moon of the 2023 fall season.
There will also be an annular solar eclipse during the new moon, about 5 minutes after the new moon's peak.
November 13, 2023 (New Beaver Moon)
ThatNovember 2023 new moon, also known as the Beaver's New Moon, takes place on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:27 am. m. ET or 9:27 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the eleventh new moon of 2023 and the second new moon of the 2023 fall season.
December 12, 2023 (New Cold Moon)
ThatDecember 2023 new moon, also known as the Cold New Moon, takes place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 18:32. m. ET or 11:32 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the twelfth and last new moon of 2023. It will also be the last new moon of the 2023 fall season.
The winter solstice is on the calendar for Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 10:28 p.m. MT or December 22, 2023 at 3:28 am MT COORDINATED WORLD TIME. The December new moon occurs before the start of the winter season.
What are the new moons of 2023 called?
The names of the new moons of 2023 are as follows:
- January: New snow moon
- February: New Worm Moon
- March: New Pink Moon
- April: New Flower Moon
- May: Strawberry New Moon
- June: new moon
- July: New sturgeon moon
- August: New blue moon
- September: New Moon - New Harvest Moon
- October: New moon of the hunter
- November: New beaver moon
- December: Cold New Moon
New moons are named after the date of their associated full moon. Sometimes the new moon is in the same month as the full moon, sometimes in the previous month.
The September New Moon is called the New Harvest Moon because the September Full Moon is closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
Related:Full moon 2023
Will there be a black moon in 2023?
There will be a black moon in May 2023 because the spring season will have four new moons. The third new moon in a four new moon season is considered a black moon by one of the definitions.
There are four possible definitions of a black moon, although all are unofficial. As a result, it's not uncommon to have a black moon in a year. It is not possible to have all four in one year.
- A month with two new moons
- A month without a full moon, only a new moon
- A month without a new moon, just a full moon
- A season of four new moons, making the third a seasonal black moon.
Since February has 28 or 29 days, it is the only calendar month that may not have a new moon or a full moon in any given year.
2023 equinoxes and solstices
The dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 2023 are as follows:
| Equinox/Solstice | Mes | Datum 2023 | Hora UTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal Equinox (Spring) | march | March 20, 2023 5:25 p.m. IT | 22:25 UTC |
| Summer solstice | June | Jun 21, 2023 10:58 am Mr. AND | 15:58 UTC |
| Autumn Equinox | September | September 23, 2023 2:50 a.m. Eastern Time | 7:50 a.m. m.UTC |
| winter solstice | December | Dec 21, 2023 10:28pm ET | December 22, 2023 03:28 UTC |
Thatfirst new moon after the vernal equinox 2023it will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 13:23. m. ET or 6:23 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. The spring season will have 4 new moons.
ThatFirst new moon after summer solstice 2023takes place on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 2:32 p.m. m. ET or 7:32 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. The summer season will have 3 new moons.
Thatfirst new moon after the autumn equinox 2023will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 1:55 p.m. m. ET or 6:55 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. The fall season will have 3 new moons.
ThatFirst new moon after winter solstice 2023It will be on Wednesday January 11, 2024 at 6:57 am. AM ET or 11:57 AM UTC because the December 2023 new moon precedes the solstice. The winter season will have 3 new moons.
Moon phases from 2023 in Eastern Time (ET) and UTC
Below are the phases of the moon for 2023, including theNew moon,first quarterfull moon, and the last quarter in the calendar of each month. The date and time are based on both the US Eastern Time Zone and UTC, adjusted for Daylight Saving Time.
| moon phase | Date and Time (East) | Date and time UTC |
|---|---|---|
| January full moon | January 6, 2023 6:08 p.m. E.T | January 6, 2023 23:08 UTC |
| Last quarter of January | January 14, 2023 9:10 p.m. E.T | January 15, 2023 2:10 p.m. coordinated world time |
| January new moon | January 21, 2023 3:53 p.m. E.T | January 21, 2023 20:53 UTC |
| First quarter of January | January 28, 2023 10:19 a.m. E.T | January 28, 2023 15:19 UTC |
| February full moon | February 5, 2023 1:29 p.m. w. E.T | February 5, 2023 18:29 UTC |
| Last quarter of February | February 13, 2023 11:01 am E.T | February 13, 2023 4:01 p.m. coordinated world time |
| February new moon | February 20, 2023 2:06 am w. E.T | February 20, 2023 7:06 p.m. coordinated world time |
| First quarter of February | Feb 27, 2023 3:06 am E.T | February 27, 2023 8:06 p.m. coordinated world time |
| March full moon | March 7, 2023 7:40 a.m. Eastern Time | March 7, 2023 12:40 p.m. coordinated world time |
| Last quarter of March | March 14, 2023 10:08 PM ET | March 15, 2023 3:08 p.m. coordinated world time |
| March new moon | March 21, 2023 1:23 p.m. m. IT | March 21, 2023 6:23 p.m. coordinated world time |
| First quarter of March | March 28, 2023 10:32 PM ET | March 29, 2023 3:32 p.m. coordinated world time |
| April full moon | April 6, 2023 12:34 a.m. IT | April 6, 2023 5:34 p.m. m. coordinated world time |
| Last quarter of April | April 13, 2023 5:11 a.m. IT | Apr 13, 2023 10:11 UTC |
| april new moon | April 20, 2023 12:12 a.m. IT | April 20, 2023 5:12 p.m. coordinated world time |
| First quarter of April | April 27, 2023 5:20 p.m. IT | Apr 27, 2023 22:20 UTC |
| Full moon in May | May 5, 2023 1:34 PM ET | May 5, 2023 6:34 p.m. coordinated world time |
| Last quarter of May | May 12, 2023 10:28 a.m. E.T | May 12, 2023 15:28 UTC |
| new moon in may | May 19, 2023 11:53 a.m. E.T | 19 May 2023 14:53 UTC |
| First quarter of May | May 27, 2023 11:22 a.m. E.T | May 27, 2023 4:22 p.m. coordinated world time |
| June full moon | June 3, 2023 11:42 pm Mr. AND | June 4, 2023 4:42 p.m. coordinated world time |
| Last quarter of June | Jun 10, 2023 3:31 pm Mr. AND | June 10, 2023 20:31 UTC |
| June new moon | Jun 18, 2023 12:37 am Mr. AND | June 18, 2023 5:37 p.m. coordinated world time |
| First quarter of June | June 26, 2023 3:50 a.m. Eastern Time | June 26, 2023 8:50 a.m. coordinated world time |
| June full moon | July 3, 2023 7:39 am E.T | July 3, 2023 12:39 p.m. coordinated world time |
| Last quarter of July | July 9, 2023 9:48 PM ET | July 10, 2023 2:48 p.m. coordinated world time |
| July new moon | July 17, 2023 2:32 PM ET | July 17, 2023 19:32 UTC |
| First quarter of July | July 25, 2023 6:07 PM ET | July 25, 2023 23:07 UTC |
| August full moon | August 1, 2023 2:31 p.m. m. AND | Aug 1, 2023 19:31 UTC |
| Last quarter of August | August 8, 2023 6:28 a.m. IT | 8 Aug 2023 11:28 UTC |
| August new moon | August 16, 2023 5:38 a.m. IT | Aug 16, 2023 10:38 UTC |
| First quarter of August | August 24, 2023 5:57 a.m. Eastern Time | 24 Aug 2023 10:57 UTC |
| August blue moon | August 30, 2023 9:35 p.m. m. AND | August 31, 2023 2:35 p.m. coordinated world time |
| Last quarter of September | September 6, 2023 6:21 p.m. IT | 6 Sep 2023 23:21 UTC |
| New moon in September | September 14, 2023 9:40 p.m. IT | September 15, 2023 2:40 p.m. coordinated world time |
| First quarter of September | September 22, 2023 3:32 p.m. IT | 22 Sep 2023 20:32 UTC |
| Full moon in September | September 29, 2023 5:57 a.m. Eastern Time | 29 Sep 2023 10:57 UTC |
| Last quarter of October | October 6, 2023 09:48 a.m. E.T | 6 October 2023 14:48 UTC |
| october new moon | October 14, 2023 1:55 p.m. E.T | 14 October 2023 18:55 UTC |
| First quarter of October | October 21, 2023 11:29 PM ET | October 22, 2023 4:29 p.m. coordinated world time |
| October full moon | October 28, 2023 4:24 p.m. E.T | 28 October 2023 21:24 UTC |
| Last quarter of November | November 5, 2023 3:37 a.m. IT | November 5, 2023 8:37 p.m. coordinated world time |
| November new moon | November 13, 2023 4:27 a.m. IT | November 13, 2023 9:27 a.m. m. coordinated world time |
| First quarter of November | November 20, 2023 5:50 a.m. Eastern Time | November 20, 2023 10:50 a.m. coordinated world time |
| November full moon | November 27, 2023 4:16 a.m. Eastern Time | November 27, 2023 9:16 a.m. m. coordinated world time |
| Last quarter of December | December 5, 2023 12:49 am Mr. AND | December 5, 2023 5:49 p.m. coordinated world time |
| New moon in December | December 12, 2023 6:32 pm Mr. AND | December 12, 2023 23:32 UTC |
| First quarter of December | Dec 19, 2023 1:39pm ET | December 19, 2023 6:39 p.m. coordinated world time |
| December full moon | December 26, 2023 7:33 pm Mr. AND | December 27, 2023 00:33 UTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the 2023 new moon calendar to help you prepare for the year ahead.
How many new moons in 2023?
There will be 12 new moons in 2023, with one new moon for each month of the year. There will be a seasonal black moon on the calendar for this year as the spring season of 2023 will have 4 new moons.
When is the first new moon in 2023?
The first new moon of 2023 is Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 3:53 p.m. m. ET or 8:53 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be at the beginning of the year at the end of January. It is also the second new moon of the 2022-2023 winter season, as the December 2022 new moon occurred after the winter solstice.
What is the first new moon after the vernal equinox of 2023?
The first new moon after the 2023 vernal equinox is Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 1:23 p.m. m. ET or 6:23 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. The March 2023 new moon will occur approximately one day after the vernal equinox.
When is new moon in January 2023?
The new moon insideJanuary 2023It takes place on Saturday 21 January 2023 at 15:53. m. ET or 8:53 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. This will be the first new moon of 2023 and the second new moon of the 2022–2023 winter season, since the December 2022 new moon occurred after the winter solstice.
When is new moon in February 2023?
The new moon insideFebruary 2023It will be Monday February 20th, 2023 at 02:06. m. ET or 7:06 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. This will be the second new moon of 2023 and the third new moon of the 2022-2023 winter season after the January new moon.
When is new moon in March 2023?
The new moon insideMarch 2023it will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 13:23. m. ET or 6:23 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. This will be the third new moon of the year and the first new moon of the 2023 spring season, as it occurs approximately one day after the 2023 vernal equinox.
When is new moon in April 2023?
The new moon insideApril 2023It takes place on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 00:12. m. ET or 5:12 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. This will be the fourth new moon of the year and the second new moon of the spring 2023 season.
When is new moon in May 2023?
The new moon insideMay 2023takes place on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:53 a.m. m. ET or 4:53 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the fifth new moon of the year. It is also the third new moon of the spring 2023 season. It is considered a seasonal black moon as spring 2023 has four new moons.
When is new moon in June 2023?
The new moon insideJune 2023It will be on Sunday 18 June 2023 at 00:37. m. ET or 5:37 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the sixth new moon of the year. This will also be the fourth new moon of the 2023 spring season as it occurs a few days before the summer solstice.
When is new moon in July 2023?
The new moon insideJuly 2023takes place on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 2:32 p.m. m. ET or 7:32 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the seventh new moon of the year. This will also be the first new moon of the 2023 summer season as the June new moon occurs before the summer solstice.
When is new moon in August 2023?
The new moon insideAugust 2023takes place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 5:38 am. m. ET or 10:38 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It's the eighth new moon of the year. This will be the second new moon of the 2023 summer season.
When is new moon in September 2023?
The new moon insideSeptember 2023It will take place on Thursday 14 September 2023 at 21:40. m. ET or September 15, 2023 at 2:40 a.m. M. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the ninth new moon of the year. This will be the third and final new moon of the 2023 summer season.
When is new moon in October 2023?
The new moon insideOctober 2023will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 1:55 p.m. m. ET or 6:55 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It will be the tenth new moon of the year. This will be the first new moon of the 2023 fall season.
When is new moon in November 2023?
The new moon insideNovember 2023takes place on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:27 am. ET or 9:27 a.m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It's the eleventh new moon of the year. This will also be the second new moon of the 2023 fall season.
When is new moon in December 2023?
The new moon insideDecember 2023It will be Tuesday December 12th, 2023 at 18:32. m. ET or 11:32 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. It's the twelfth new moon of the year. This will also be the third and final new moon of the 2023 fall season as it occurs a few weeks after the start of the winter season.
When are the new moons in spring 2023?
In the spring of 2023 there will be 4 new moons. The first will take place on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 1:23 p.m. just after the vernal equinox. m. ET or 6:23 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. The second will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 00:12. m. ET or 5:12 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. The third will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:53 am. m. ET or 4:53 p.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME. The fourth and last vernal new moon is on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 12:37 am. m. ET or 5:37 a.m. m. COORDINATED WORLD TIME.
Spring 2023 begins with the vernal equinox on March 20, 2023 at 5:25 p.m.
How many new moons will there be in 2023?
In 2023 there will be 12 new moons, one every month and a seasonal black moon.
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What is the full moon schedule for 2023? ›
| Full Moon Calendar 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| January 6th | Wolf Moon | 6:08 PM |
| February 5th | Snow Moon | 1:29 PM |
| March 7th | Worm Moon | 7:40 AM |
| April 6th | Pink Moon | 12:34 AM |
Bottom line: New moon occurs when the moon is on the same side of Earth as the sun. New moons generally can't be seen. They cross the sky with the sun during the day, and the moon's shadow side is pointed toward Earth. A new moon is visible only during a solar eclipse.
What time is the Blood Moon 2023? ›...
May 2023 lunar eclipse.
| Penumbral eclipse | |
|---|---|
| Date | 5 May 2023 |
| Saros cycle | 141 (24 of 73) |
| Penumbral | 257 minutes, 31 seconds |
| Contacts (UTC) P1 15:14:10 Greatest 17:22:51 P4 19:31:41 | |
To sum up: according to the available statistical data, the Moon phases do not significantly affect the time of births and thus also not the number of births on each day.
What is the rarest full moon? ›Rather, a blue moon is special because it is the "extra" Moon in a season with four full moons. This usually only happens every two-and-a-half years. Since the 1940s, the term "blue moon" has also been used for the second full moon in a calendar month. This usually happens only every two-and-a-half years.
What is a blue moon 2023? ›The Blue Moon in August 2023 will be a calendrical Blue Moon (i.e., the second full Moon in a calendar month). After that, the next Blue Moon we'll experience is a seasonal Blue Moon (the third of four full Moons in one astronomical season) on August 24, 2024. How Often Does a Blue Moon Occur?
What year has 13 full moons? ›Most years, there are 12 full moons — one for each month. But in 2023, there will be 13 full moons, with two in August.
What does full Moon mean spiritually? ›Full Moon Spiritual Meaning
The Moon represents the physical as well as the emotional body. The full Moon is a time to be receptive, to take the light and awareness of spirit into your emotional and physical body.
| Month | Name |
|---|---|
| June | Full Strawberry Moon |
| July | Full Buck Moon |
| August | Full Sturgeon Moon |
| September | Harvest Moon (or Full Corn Moon) |
The Full Moon Names we use in the Almanac come from the Algonquin tribes who lived in regions from New England to Lake Superior. They are the names the Colonial Americans adapted most. Note that each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred.
What power does the new moon have? ›
New Moons are like a zero starting point. The slate is wiped clean and the soil is being prepared in darkness for new seeds to be planted. New Moons are the best time to start something new, get clear on the future and bring fresh energy into our life. Set your intentions and journal them down.
What energy does a new moon have? ›A new lunar phase begins with the appearance of a new moon. The energy most associated with this phase is that of starting fresh. If you performed the full moon ceremony, your heart chakra is aligned and open for a new beginning. From a spiritual standpoint, the new moon is the perfect time to start a new project.
What does a new moon symbolize? ›New Moon: New Beginnings
The new moon phase is a more introspective time and represents new beginnings as we plant seeds for the future. It's a good time to set clear intentions for the month ahead, clarify your goals, start new projects, and acknowledge your growth since the previous new moon.
A second micromoon will occur in February, which will be 2023's farthest micromoon of the calendar year. Friday evening's full moon is also often called the "Wolf Moon" because wolves were more likely to be heard howling this time of the year.
What time is the wolf moon? ›If you are out later to enjoy the evening, this will be an ideal time to see the first full moon of 2023, known as the "wolf moon," which appears at 6:08 p.m. ET.
Is there a black moon in 2023? ›A second defintion of a black moon says that it is the third new moon in a season of four new moons, according to Space.com. The next date that type of black moon will occur is May 19, 2023.
What is a moon child? ›A moon child is someone born with a unique spiritual connection to universal and planetary energy. Moon children are especially sensitive to energy waves, planetary shifts/changes, and lunar cycles. They have a deep soul connection to the moon, planets, and universal energy.
What is the best month to be born on? ›Babies born in May have the lowest risk of disease, while babies born in October have the highest. From there, the researchers also pinned the months linked most often to certain diseases. Asthma, for instance, was more prevalent in babies born in October and July; ADHD in November. My birthday is May 27th.
How does a full moon affect females? ›During a full moon, the gravitational pull increases. It can affect brain function, leading to greater feelings of arousal. It suggests that the full moon leads to humans having more energy, feeling more extroverted and connected to our partner, and having more interest in sex.
What does the Bible say about the blood moon? ›“The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord,” – Joel 2:31. “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord.” – Acts 2:20.
How rare is a New Moon? ›
It only happens about 33 months, so it's a fairly rare event. The same applies to two New Moons in a single month, occurring only about every 33 months. While a Full Moon is completely illuminated, a New Moon is just the opposite. It has no illumination.
Are there any blood moons in 2023? ›Partial lunar eclipse October 28
— What is a blood moon? The second lunar eclipse of 2023 will be a partial lunar eclipse on October 28.
January's full moon is called the “Wolf Moon” with other names including “Ice Moon,” “Snow Moon” and “Moon After Yule.” On average the Moon is about 238,855 miles away from Earth, but its orbital path is slightly elliptical. That means there's a point every month when it's farthest away (apogee) and closest (perigee).
How many super moons are there in 2023? ›If you miss the Wolf moon Friday and Saturday, you'll have 12 more chances to see a full moon in 2023. Four will be supermoons, and one will be a blue moon.
What are the 13 moon names? ›- Ngíngene7. Moon of children and Beginnings (mid December-mid January)
- Wéx̲es. Moon of the Frog (February)
- Pex̲síseng. Moon of Blossoming (March)
- Sx̲wán7elh. Moon of the Bullheads (April)
- Penáx̲weng. Moon of Gathering Seaweed and Camas (May)
- Chenelíle7. Moon of the Salmonberry (June)
- Chenséqi7. ...
- Chent'áqe7.
The time between similar lunar phases, the synodic month, is on average 29.53 days, and thus 1000 moons equals 29530 days = 80.849 years = approximately 80 years, 10 months on the Western calendar.
Are there always 12 full moons in a year? ›With the cycle of the phases of the Moon lasting approximately one month, and there being 12 months in a year, we typically have 12 full moons each year. However, the phases of the Moon actually take 29.5 days to complete, meaning 354 days total for 12 full cycles.
How do you pray on a full moon? ›The Full Moon Prayer
(With my hands outstretched and with a full heart), I bow to the moon, the earth, the sky and the stars. (With my left hand drawing from the energy of the earth and my right hand to the sky and the moon), I allow my Self to be a vessel for release and renewal. I release all that does not serve me.
It's thought that at the New Moon and Full Moon, like the tides, our emotions are pulled to the surface and feelings are heightened. What the science says: some researchers theorize that humans are reacting to subtle changes in the Earth's magnetic field that occur with the Moon phases.
What is full moon baby? ›Full Moon Celebration
The origins of this custom come from ancient Chinese culture, when infant mortality was high. These parties were held to celebrate that the baby had survived the first month of their life, which meant that they were more likely to survive into adulthood.
What is a month without a full moon called? ›
Month without full moon
As with the case of two new moons in a month, whether a black moon by this definition occurs depends on the time zone. Calculated in UTC, instances of a month without full moon between 1990 and 2040 are: February 1999.
These eight phases are, in order, new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent. The cycle repeats once a month (every 29.5 days).
Can you write your name on the moon? ›NASA will fly your name around the moon in a spacecraft, which is expected to be launched later in 2022. The agency has started a portal where you can register your name and obtain a pass to symbolically be onboard the Artemis 1 mission. NASA will put the names on a flash drive that will fly aboard Artemis 1.
Is the moon named after a god? ›Earth's moon, the longest known of all, was given the name "Selene" by the Greeks and "Luna" by the Romans, each a goddess.
Can someone be named moon? ›Moon is a gender-neutral name of Korean and Old-English origins that's sure to help baby feel one with the universe. The Moon affects so many elements of life, from the tides to the concept of time.
What is new moon water good for? ›What is moon water used for? Some believe you can harness the moon's power to promote cleansing, renewal, and intention-setting. “Generally, moon water is used to supercharge intentions,” explains Halley. “For example, the new moon is a time to manifest and call in opportunities and ambitions…
How do you honor the new moon? ›- Plant something. This highly symbolic act reflects you planting your dream ideas. ...
- Meal prep. ...
- Walk through nature. ...
- Reach out to someone you admire. ...
- Buy yourself a book. ...
- Record your dreams. ...
- Host a ceremony. ...
- Find a new moon meditation.
- Write down your intentions.
- Choose an affirmation.
- Take a new moon refresher bath.
- Create sacred space.
- Spend time with naysayers.
- Get stuck in the past.
- Say no to new opportunities, people, or experiences.
- During the New Moon our creativity, intention setting ability, and positive energy are at its highest and that's why it is the best time to take advantage of it. ...
- Prepare the ceremony spot. ...
- Set the mood and atmosphere. ...
- Meditate. ...
- Set intentions and write them down. ...
- Say a mantra and visualize. ...
- Put the intention into action.
A New Moon and a Full Moon are very different celestial and metaphysical happenings. A New Moon invites us to focus on new beginnings while a Full Moon gives power to letting go and completion.
What to do spiritually on a full moon? ›
- Meditate. Full moon meditations are a powerful way to tap the luminous lunar energy and harness the energetic power of the moon's light. ...
- Release. ...
- Hold a moon circle. ...
- Do a manifestation ritual. ...
- Take a moon bath. ...
- Start something new.
- Overwork or overstress.
- Make life-changing decisions.
Stating your dreams, conscious goals or strong intentions at the New Moon helps you become clear about what you WANT TO CREATE and to align yourself in that direction. It is important to write these down at the time of the New Moon.
Can you charge crystals on a New Moon? ›The new moon (when the moon cannot be seen and is at the beginning of its journey to enlarge into a full moon) brings an energy of growth. Each phase's energies can be then used to enhance (or charge) the intention you put into your crystal.
What does a New Moon mean romantically? ›New Moon. Symbolic of new beginnings and fresh starts, the New Moon is a promising place in the lunar cycle to start a relationship. A nurturing energy in the atmosphere encourages strong bonds to develop and inspires renewal and rebirth.
What month will have 2 new moons? ›Another use of the term is for the absence of the new moon in a calendar month. This can occur only in February; it happens about every 19 years. When February is without new moon, then the preceding January or December and the following March or April have two new moons.
What moon phase is best for a wedding? ›Marriage and the Moon
The ancient Greeks believed that marriages consummated during the full Moon were the most prosperous and happiest, but a waning Moon boded ill for wedded bliss. The full Moon is also considered to be an ideal time to accept a marriage proposal.
This falls some way short of the 365/366 days in a calendar year: therefore, roughly every two and a half years a 13th full moon is seen. This additional full moon does not fit with the normal naming scheme and so is instead referred to as a 'blue moon'.
How do you calculate the next New Moon? ›New Moons = Days since New / 29.53
Multiply the fraction by 29.53 and you will uncover how many days you are into the moon's cycle.
Historically, names for the full or new Moons were used to track the seasons. Today, we think of Moon names as “nicknames” for the Moon. The Moon names we use in The Old Farmer's Almanac come from Native American, Colonial American, or other traditional North American sources passed down through generations.
What is the rarest moon? ›First, the blue moon, when there is two full moon falls in a calendar month, the second full moon is called Blue moon. The word came from the phrase 'Once in a Blue Moon' means something is rare. Blue Moon happens once in every two or three years.
How rare is a new moon? ›
It only happens about 33 months, so it's a fairly rare event. The same applies to two New Moons in a single month, occurring only about every 33 months. While a Full Moon is completely illuminated, a New Moon is just the opposite. It has no illumination.
What is the luckiest month to get married in 2023? ›What is the best month to get married in 2023? In Chinese culture, March, July and September are considered unlucky because it relates to death. All other months are great but the luckiest months to get married are in May, August and October.
What is the luckiest day for a wedding? ›Tuesdays. The book of Genesis says, "And God saw that it was good" (Genesis 1:10 and 12) twice in the verse about the creation of the third day. Some Jewish brides and grooms interpret this to mean that Tuesdays (the third day of the week!) are two times as lucky for weddings.
What's the best day to get married in 2023? ›In the first month of 2023, couples should look to get married on January 15, 18, 25, 26, 27, or 30. February is also filled with lucky days (including Valentine's Day!). Those looking to get married that month should look to February 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 22, 23, 27, 23, 27, and 28.
What is the New Moon in the Bible? ›It is a time of spiritual renewal. All through the scriptural record, the New Moon was a day when the prophets heard from Yahweh, being a day designated for waiting upon Yahweh, for discerning His purposes and for prophetic revelation. Ezekiel 26:1; 29:17; Haggai 1:1.
Can a year have 14 full moons? ›Two seasonal Blue Moons in a year is an impossibility, as that would require 14 Full Moons in the same year.
How do you do New Moon affirmations? ›- I am in control of my life.
- I have the power to create the life that I want.
- I am ready to embrace the future.
- I welcome abundance into my life.
- I am ready to welcome new opportunities into my life.
- I am grateful for all the blessings I have in my life.
We have a “new Moon” when our Moon's orbit around Earth moves it between Earth and the Sun. From Earth, the Moon's surface looks dark because the illuminated side is facing away from Earth.
What do New Moons mean in astrology? ›According to astrology, the new moon is a moment for blank slates and big dreams. Astrologers assign each of the moon's eight phases to a different energy. Think of the full moon, new moon and the waxing and waning phases in between as windows of opportunity, with each opening the door to a different action.