Full Moon dates 2027 in the UK
Last updated 4 November 2026
There are 12 full Moons in 2027. In UK time they fall on 22 January, 20 February, 22 March, 20 April, 20 May, 19 June, 18 July, 17 August, 16 September, 15 October, 14 November and 13 December. The September full Moon is the Harvest Moon, and the full Moon on the night of 20 February comes with a subtle penumbral lunar eclipse that can be seen from the UK.
The 2027 full Moons, in UK time
Times are the exact moment of full Moon from the US Naval Observatory's data, converted to UK clock time: GMT until the clocks go forward on 28 March, BST until they go back on 31 October, then GMT again (dates from GOV.UK).
| Date | Time (UK) | Traditional name |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 22 January | 12:17 GMT | Wolf Moon |
| Saturday 20 February | 23:23 GMT | Snow Moon |
| Monday 22 March | 10:44 GMT | Worm Moon |
| Tuesday 20 April | 23:27 BST | Pink Moon |
| Thursday 20 May | 11:59 BST | Flower Moon |
| Saturday 19 June | 01:44 BST | Strawberry Moon |
| Sunday 18 July | 16:45 BST | Buck Moon |
| Tuesday 17 August | 08:29 BST | Sturgeon Moon |
| Thursday 16 September | 00:03 BST | Harvest Moon |
| Friday 15 October | 14:47 BST | Hunter's Moon |
| Sunday 14 November | 03:26 GMT | Beaver Moon |
| Monday 13 December | 16:09 GMT | Cold Moon |
The September full Moon falls just after midnight BST, so it is 16 September on UK clocks but 15 September in many international listings, which use Universal Time. To the eye the Moon looks full on both the night of 15–16 and the night of 16–17 September.
New Moon dates 2027: the darkest nights
For stargazing the full Moon is the worst time: its glare drowns the fainter stars, the Milky Way and most meteors. The darkest skies come in the week around new Moon. The 2027 new Moons, in UK dates:
| Month | New Moon (UK date) |
|---|---|
| January | 7 January |
| February | 6 February |
| March | 8 March |
| April | 7 April |
| May | 6 May |
| June | 4 June |
| July | 4 July |
| August | 2 August and 31 August |
| September | 30 September |
| October | 29 October |
| November | 28 November |
| December | 27 December |
Put these together with our 2027 meteor shower calendar and the best stargazing spots in the UK to plan your darkest nights out. NASA has a clear guide to the Moon's phases.
Does the exact time matter?
Not for looking at it. Full Moon is a precise instant, when the Moon stands directly opposite the Sun, but to the eye it looks full for a night or so either side. When the moment falls in the UK daytime, as on 22 January or 18 July, the best views are the evenings before and after. A full Moon rises in the east around sunset, is highest in the south around midnight and sets in the west around sunrise.
In winter the full Moon rides high, because it sits opposite the low winter Sun; in summer it stays low in the south. That is why the June full Moon often looks large and golden as it skims the horizon.
The February eclipse, and the others
There are three lunar eclipses in 2027, all penumbral: the Moon passes only through the faint outer part of the Earth's shadow, so it dims slightly rather than turning red. According to NASA's eclipse tables:
- 20 February 2027: visible from the UK, with greatest eclipse at around 23:13 GMT. Look for a subtle shading on one side of the Moon.
- 18 July 2027: not visible from the UK.
- 17 August 2027: not visible from the UK.
Looking for a named star? Pick one of the new Moon weeks above. Every star we name is magnitude 6.5 or fainter, so it needs binoculars or a telescope and the darkest sky you can get; moonlight makes it much harder. Start from its constellation, which you can find with your own eyes, then use the coordinates on its certificate. See how to find a named star and what each instrument can reach.
Where the names come from
The names in our table are the ones most used by UK media today, but most come from North American almanac traditions, a mix of Native American and colonial-era names, rather than British folklore. Most months have other names too, and Old English and Celtic traditions had their own. Two have a clear astronomical meaning:
- Harvest Moon: the full Moon nearest the September equinox. In 2027 the equinox is on 23 September, so the 16 September full Moon is the Harvest Moon. Around then the Moon rises at a similar time for several evenings running, giving extra light at dusk, once useful for bringing in the harvest.
- Hunter's Moon: the full Moon after the Harvest Moon, on 15 October in 2027.
There is no blue moon (a second full Moon in one calendar month) in 2027.
Common questions
When are the full Moons in 2027 in the UK?
In UK time the 2027 full Moons are 22 January, 20 February, 22 March, 20 April, 20 May, 19 June, 18 July, 17 August, 16 September, 15 October, 14 November and 13 December. Each looks full for a night or so either side of the exact date.
When is the Harvest Moon in 2027?
The Harvest Moon, the full Moon closest to the September equinox, is at 00:03 BST on 16 September 2027 in the UK. It is listed as 15 September in Universal Time, and the Moon will look full on the nights of both 15 and 16 September.
Is there a blue moon in 2027?
No. There is exactly one full Moon in each calendar month of 2027, so there is no monthly blue moon.
Can you see a lunar eclipse from the UK in 2027?
Yes, but only a subtle one. The penumbral lunar eclipse on the night of 20 February 2027 is visible from the UK, peaking around 23:13 GMT. The Moon dims slightly on one side rather than turning red. The other two 2027 lunar eclipses are not visible from the UK.
Why is the full Moon bad for stargazing?
The full Moon is so bright that it lights up the whole sky, hiding faint stars, the Milky Way and most meteors. For the darkest skies, plan stargazing for the week around new Moon.
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