Full Moon Calendar 2027: Every Date and Sign
Full Moon Calendar 2027: All Twelve Full Moons
In this full moon calendar 2027, Twelve full moons fill 2027, one in each month, and each one falls in a different sign except for Scorpio, which gets two. The year opens with a full moon in Leo on January 22 and closes with a full moon in Gemini on December 13. Three of the full moons coincide with lunar eclipses: February 20 in Virgo, July 18 in Capricorn, and August 17 in Aquarius, and all three of those eclipses are penumbral, which means the Moon dims slightly rather than going dark. The dates in this guide are Pacific Time, which is the time zone this site uses for horoscopes, and the times are given in Pacific Time too. Every date, time, and sign below was checked against the Swiss Ephemeris, so you can plan around these nights with confidence. A full moon happens when the Sun and the Moon are opposite each other in the sky, with Earth in between, and the Moon's whole face is lit. It is the brightest night of the month, and the full moon meaning covers what it has meant across traditions. This page gives you the full calendar first, then walks through the year month by month, so you can use it as a reference and as a guide.
The Complete Calendar
Jan 22, 4:17 AM PT, Leo, Moon about 2 degrees Leo, Sun about 2 degrees Aquarius. Feb 20, 3:23 PM PT, Virgo, Moon about 2 degrees Virgo, Sun about 2 degrees Pisces, penumbral lunar eclipse. Mar 22, 3:42 AM PT, Libra, Moon about 2 degrees Libra, Sun about 2 degrees Aries. Apr 20, 3:27 PM PT, Scorpio, Moon about 1 degree Scorpio, Sun about 1 degree Taurus. May 20, 3:59 AM PT, Scorpio again, Moon about 29 degrees Scorpio, Sun about 29 degrees Taurus. Jun 18, 5:44 PM PT, Sagittarius, Moon about 28 degrees Sagittarius, Sun about 28 degrees Gemini. Jul 18, 8:44 AM PT, Capricorn, Moon about 26 degrees Capricorn, Sun about 26 degrees Cancer, penumbral lunar eclipse. Aug 17, 12:28 AM PT, Aquarius, Moon about 24 degrees Aquarius, Sun about 24 degrees Leo, penumbral lunar eclipse. Sep 15, 4:03 PM PT, Pisces, Moon about 23 degrees Pisces, Sun about 23 degrees Virgo. Oct 15, 6:45 AM PT, Aries, Moon about 22 degrees Aries, Sun about 22 degrees Libra. Nov 13, 7:24 PM PT, Taurus, Moon about 22 degrees Taurus, Sun about 22 degrees Scorpio. Dec 13, 8:07 AM PT, Gemini, Moon about 21 degrees Gemini, Sun about 21 degrees Sagittarius. That is the whole year in twelve lines. The rest of this page explains what each one means and how to use it.
January to March: Leo, Virgo, and Libra
On January 22, before dawn, the Moon is fullest in Leo at 4:17 in the morning in Pacific Time, and it is visible in the evening sky on January 21. Leo puts pride, creativity, romance, and self expression in the spotlight, so a Leo full moon tends to bring whatever you have been creating or performing into view. It is a good night to share your work, to celebrate a win, or to notice what you want more of in 2027. The January full moon is also the closest of the year, at about 357,600 kilometers from Earth, which counts as a supermoon by the usual measure. February 20 brings the full moon in Virgo at 3:23 in the afternoon in Pacific Time, and it coincides with a penumbral lunar eclipse. The eclipse has a penumbral magnitude of 0.927, which means the Moon passes deep into Earth's outer shadow and dims noticeably, though it does not go dark. Virgo turns the light toward work, health, routines, and detail, so a Virgo full moon tends to expose a daily-life problem: a routine that is not working, a health matter that needs attention, or a work arrangement that needs fixing. The eclipse adds weight to the night, and it is a good day to release a habit that is not working. March 22 brings the full moon in Libra at 3:42 in the morning in Pacific Time, two days after the spring equinox on March 20, when the Sun enters Aries. Libra puts partnership, balance, and agreement in focus, so a Libra full moon tends to bring a relationship to the front: a commitment, a conversation that has been avoided, or a clear sense of what a partnership needs. It is a good night to talk honestly with the person who matters most, and to listen to the answer. The three full moons of the first quarter cover creativity, work, and love, which is a fair summary of what the start of the year asks for.
April to June: Scorpio Twice and Sagittarius
April brings the first full moon in Scorpio on April 20, at 3:27 in the afternoon in Pacific Time, with the Moon at about 1 degree of Scorpio. May brings the second full moon in Scorpio on May 20, at 3:59 in the morning in Pacific Time, with the Moon at about 29 degrees of Scorpio. Two full moons in the same sign in one year is rare, and it happens because the full moons of 2027 drift slowly through the signs, and Scorpio catches two of them, one at the start of the sign and one at the end. Scorpio brings depth, intimacy, shared money, and transformation to the surface, so a Scorpio full moon tends to expose whatever you have been avoiding: a debt, a secret, a feeling, or a decision. Two Scorpio full moons in five weeks is a strong signal to deal with it. The first one, on April 20, is a good night to notice what needs to change. The second one, on May 20, is a good night to check whether you changed it. June 18 brings the full moon in Sagittarius at 5:44 in the afternoon in Pacific Time, three days before the summer solstice on June 21, when the Sun enters Cancer. Sagittarius puts travel, study, belief, and adventure in the frame, so a Sagittarius full moon tends to raise a question about meaning: what do you believe, where do you want to go, and what are you learning? It is a good night to plan a trip, to start a course, or to have a long conversation about the future. The June full moon is sometimes called the Strawberry Moon in the old North American naming tradition, because it falls when wild strawberries ripen, and the name is a reminder that full moons were once a farming calendar as much as a spiritual one.
July to September: Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces
July 18 brings the full moon in Capricorn at 8:44 in the morning in Pacific Time, and it coincides with a penumbral lunar eclipse. The eclipse has a penumbral magnitude of 0.001, which means the Moon barely touches Earth's outer shadow at all, and the dimming is effectively zero. NASA lists it as a penumbral eclipse, but in practice it is not visible to the human eye. Capricorn puts career, reputation, and long term direction under the light, so a Capricorn full moon tends to expose a work question: a role that is not working, a reputation that needs attention, or a direction that needs changing. The eclipse adds a marker to the night, even though it cannot be seen, and it is a good day to notice what you want from your work. August 17 brings the full moon in Aquarius at 12:28 in the morning in Pacific Time, and it coincides with a penumbral lunar eclipse with a magnitude of 0.546, which means the Moon dims visibly on one side. Aquarius puts friendship, groups, community, and long term goals in focus, so an Aquarius full moon tends to bring a friendship or a group to the front: a commitment that needs renewing, a friend who needs attention, or a goal that needs a second look. It is a good night to release a friendship or a goal that has run its course. September 15 brings the full moon in Pisces at 4:03 in the afternoon in Pacific Time. Pisces brings dreams, intuition, compassion, and letting go to the surface, so a Pisces full moon tends to expose whatever you have been feeling but not saying. It is a good night to rest, to dream, and to let go of something that has been weighing on you. The September full moon is sometimes called the Harvest Moon when it falls nearest the autumn equinox, and in 2027 it falls eight days before the equinox on September 23, when the Sun enters Libra.
October to December: Aries, Taurus, and Gemini
October 15 brings the full moon in Aries at 6:45 in the morning in Pacific Time. Aries puts action, courage, identity, and new beginnings in the spotlight, so an Aries full moon tends to bring a decision about yourself to the front: who you are, what you want, and what you are willing to do to get it. It is a good night to start something brave, or to finish something that has been waiting for courage. November 13 brings the full moon in Taurus at 7:24 in the evening in Pacific Time, which makes it one of the most watchable full moons of the year for readers in the United States, because the Moon rises full in the evening sky. Taurus puts money, comfort, beauty, and the senses in focus, so a Taurus full moon tends to bring a money or pleasure question to the surface: a purchase, a meal, a decision about what you value, or a moment of gratitude for what you have. It is a good night to enjoy something simple and good, and to notice what you already have. December 13 brings the full moon in Gemini at 8:07 in the morning in Pacific Time. Gemini puts communication, learning, and connection in the frame, so a Gemini full moon tends to bring a conversation to the front: a message that needs sending, a call that needs making, or a truth that needs saying. It is a good night to talk, to write, and to listen. The December full moon closes the year with words, which is fitting, because the year opened with a full moon in Leo, the sign of self expression, and it closes with a full moon in Gemini, the sign of communication. The year starts with showing and ends with telling.
How to Use a Full Moon
A full moon rises at sunset and sets at sunrise, so it is visible all night, and the simplest use is to step outside and look at it. The second use is review. A full moon sits halfway through the lunar month, and it is a natural moment to check what has grown since the new moon and what needs to be released. The third use is release. Write down what you are ready to let go of, a habit, a commitment, a grudge, a plan that is not working, and then let it go, using the full moon ritual for letting go if you want a structure for it. You do not need a ritual. If you need to decide something, a full moon is a good day for it. The fourth use is celebration. A full moon in your own sign is a good night to celebrate yourself, and a full moon in the sign opposite yours is a good night to celebrate a relationship. Your sign's full moon in 2027: Leo on January 22, Virgo on February 20, Libra on March 22, Scorpio on April 20 and May 20, Sagittarius on June 18, Capricorn on July 18, Aquarius on August 17, Pisces on September 15, Aries on October 15, Taurus on November 13, Gemini on December 13. Cancer is the one sign with no full moon in 2027, and the full moon that belongs to Cancer by opposition is the one in Capricorn on July 18. If you want to charge crystals, make moon water, or do a letting go ritual, the night of the full moon is the traditional time, and the practices are described in detail on this site.
Full Moons, Eclipses, and the Months Without One
The three lunar eclipses of 2027 all fall on full moons: February 20 in Virgo, July 18 in Capricorn, and August 17 in Aquarius. The February eclipse is the deepest, with a penumbral magnitude of 0.927. The July eclipse is the faintest, with a penumbral magnitude of 0.001, which is effectively invisible. The August eclipse sits in the middle, with a penumbral magnitude of 0.546, which shows as a slight shading. None of the three puts a dark shadow on the Moon, and none of them turns the Moon red. That makes 2027 a quiet year for lunar eclipses, especially next to the total solar eclipse on August 2, which is the headline event of the year. The full moons also follow a pattern worth noticing. A full moon always sits in the sign opposite the Sun, which is why the January full moon is in Leo while the Sun is in Aquarius, and the July full moon is in Capricorn while the Sun is in Cancer. The twelve full moons of 2027 cover eleven signs, with Scorpio getting two and Cancer getting none, because the lunar month runs about 29 and a half days while the calendar month runs a little longer, and the two cycles drift against each other year by year. 2027 has twelve full moons and thirteen new moons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many full moons are there in 2027?
There are 12 full moons in 2027, one in each month, from the full moon in Leo on January 22 to the full moon in Gemini on December 13. Scorpio gets two full moons, on April 20 and May 20, and Cancer gets none. There are 13 new moons in 2027, with August getting two.
When is the first full moon of 2027?
The first full moon of 2027 falls on January 22, in Leo, at 4:17 in the morning in Pacific Time. The Moon stands at about 2 degrees of Leo, opposite the Sun at about 2 degrees of Aquarius. It is visible in the evening sky on January 21 in the United States.
Which full moons in 2027 are eclipses?
Three full moons in 2027 coincide with lunar eclipses: February 20 in Virgo, July 18 in Capricorn, and August 17 in Aquarius. All three are penumbral, which means the Moon dims slightly rather than going dark. The July 18 eclipse is so faint, with a penumbral magnitude of 0.001, that it is effectively invisible.
When is the full moon in my sign in 2027?
The full moon in your sign falls on January 22 for Leo, February 20 for Virgo, March 22 for Libra, April 20 and May 20 for Scorpio, June 18 for Sagittarius, July 18 for Capricorn, August 17 for Aquarius, September 15 for Pisces, October 15 for Aries, November 13 for Taurus, and December 13 for Gemini. Cancer has no full moon in 2027; the full moon opposite Cancer falls in Capricorn on July 18.
What is the brightest full moon of 2027?
The closest full moon of 2027 is the one in Leo on January 22, when the Moon is about 357,600 kilometers from Earth, which counts as a supermoon by the usual measure of a full moon within about 360,000 kilometers. The most watchable for readers in the United States is the full moon in Taurus on November 13, which rises full in the evening sky at 7:24 in the evening in Pacific Time.
Last updated: November 12, 2026
