When is the next full Moon? All the 2021 dates including Super Pink Moon

THE sky lights up at night as the moon beams down when it is at its fullest.

And we’ve put together a quick guide on everything you need to know about full Moons and when they are – including the Super Pink Moon.

What is a full Moon?

The Moon is little more than a rock orbiting Earth.

Importantly, it doesn’t produce any visible light of its own.

So when we see the Moon, it’s only thanks to light from other objects (like the Earth or Sun) hitting it, and then bouncing off down to our eyes.

The Moon, the Earth and the Sun are constantly changing positions, which means we see different parts of the Moon at any given time.

When the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, its rear side is lit up – leaving it in darkness for humanity.

That’s called a new Moon.

And when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth to the Sun, it’s fully lit – giving us a full Moon.

There are various phases in between these two, with a total cycle of about 29.5 days.

When is the next full Moon?

The next full Moon in 2021 takes place on April 27 and in the UK the best time to see it is .

A full Moon at this time of the year is also known as the Pink Moon.

Other names for it are Seed Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, Fish Moon, Frog Moon, Spring Moon, Awakening moon and Sap Moon.

Better yet, it’s one of 2021’s official Supermoons.

The Moon on April 27 will appear huge and bright, and will make for a great photo.

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Full Moon dates 2021 – here’s the full list

There are 12 full Moons to spot in 2021, each with its own unique name.

Here’s the full list:

• January 28 – Wolf Moon
• February 27 – Snow Moon
• March 28 – Worm Moon
• April 27 – Pink Moon
• May 26 – Flower Moon
• June 24 – Strawberry Moon
• July 24 – Buck Moon
• August 22 – Sturgeon Moon
• September 21 – Corn Moon / Harvest Moon
• October 20 – Hunter’s Moon
• November 19 – Beaver Moon
• December 19 – Cold Moon

Of these, there are two Supermoons, where the full Moon appears bigger and brighter than usual.

The two official Supermoons are on April 27 and May 26.

What is a Super Moon and why does it appear?

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