Next full moon in Aquarius
Full Moon in Aquarius dates, 2026 and 2027
2026
| Date | Time | Moon at | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 29 Jul 2026 | 14:36 UTC | 6° Aquarius | Buck Moon |
2027
| Date | Time | Moon at | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 17 Aug 2027 | 07:29 UTC | 24° Aquarius | Sturgeon Moon, penumbral lunar eclipse |
Universal time, calculated from the Moon and Sun positions. The degree is how far into Aquarius the Moon is at that moment.
What the full moon in Aquarius means
The group, the cause and the unusual idea are Aquarius territory, and a full Moon here is read as a night when detachment becomes visible: where you have observed instead of joining, or joined instead of choosing. The Leo Sun supplies the personal pride the sign tends to downplay. Interpreters link it with friendships, technology and reform.
Aquarius is a fixed air sign ruled by Uranus, and its dates run January 20 – February 18. At the full moon the Sun is in Leo, the sign opposite. Read the Aquarius sign profile.
Questions to sit with
Not instructions and not predictions. These are the sort of questions people use this lunation to ask themselves.
- Which group do I belong to out of habit rather than interest?
- What unpopular opinion do I actually hold and keep to myself?
- Who have I lost touch with that I would like to hear from?
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in Aquarius?
2026: 29 Jul 2026; 2027: 17 Aug 2027 (UTC). Eclipse: 17 Aug 2027 (penumbral lunar eclipse).
Why is the Aquarius full moon in summer?
Leo holds the Sun at the opposite point, from late July to late August, so this full moon falls in northern high summer. The Moon's sign does not follow the season on its own; the opposition to the Sun is what fixes it.
What does the Aquarius full moon mean in astrology?
Commentary focuses on friendships, groups, technology and causes, set against Leo's personal pride. It is read as a night to ask where you belong and where you only conform.
Is the Aquarius full moon the same as the Sturgeon Moon?
They can coincide, because the name belongs to August and the sign to the Moon's position. Whether they do on a given date is shown in the name column of the table.
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