Want to know ALL the FULL MOON dates for the next six months?
Lunar event fans have something cool in store this month. The next moon is happening in February, and lunar cycles continue to bring us the Snow, Worm, and Pink moons next.
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Here’s a look at the next lunar event dates – for six months ahead.
ALL the FULL MOON dates for the next six months!
South Africa’s next full moon happens on 24 February, says Moon Giant.
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It’s called the Snow Moon, due to its association with snow-covered terrain. The name stuck for February’s moon, even though it doesn’t snow everywhere during this month.
After this, look out for the Worm Moon on 25 March!
Full Moon: February to April
According to Astrology.com, the Snow Moon happens on 24 February.
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February’s moon is special, thanks to the leap-year. This month subsequently gets an extra day, extending its length.
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Can you imagine your birthday on the last day of February?
The Worm Moon is next on 25 March, followed by the Pink Moon on April 23.
Set your reminders for catching these spectacular full moon events, happening this month to April.
Full Moon: May to July
The next full moon events include the Flower Moon (23 May).
Next there’s the Strawberry Moon (21 June), and the next moon for this period happens on 3 July.
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