The New Florida’s Full Moon Symbols for 2026

For many generations, people across the continental United States have marked the arrival of each full moon with symbols inspired by the season's environment and local wildlife activity. While Florida boasts diverse wildlife—like beavers and the largest population of eagles east of the Mississippi—and is known for unique ecosystems such as fresh-water springs and the Everglades, traditional full moon symbols have not successfully conveyed our state’s identity or informed children, new residents, storytellers, stargazers, or night sky enthusiasts about Florida's rich natural resources.

Covering the entirety of Florida, I have developed new full moon symbols designed to highlight and educate the public about the state's unique seasons, wildlife population, and its environment.

Please share and promote Florida’s new full moon symbols to your children, families, school groups, organizations, and businesses, to increase awareness, teach and promote Florida’s tremendous resources and benefits.

January 3, 2026, 5:03 AM: Super Snowbird Moon – After the holidays, Snowbirds flock to Florida to spend the winter. You’ll find them all over the state, taking advantage of the warm sunshine and numerous attractions.

February 1, 2026, 5:09 PM: Full Strawberry Moon – The peak of strawberry season including the Florida Strawberry Festival. Plant strawberries in Fall to enjoy in February.

March 3, 2026, 6:38 AM: Full Orange Moon – The Moon glows with sweet, ripe Valencia oranges this month. Harvest continues through Spring/Summer.

April 1, 2026, 10:12 PM: Full Flamingo Moon – Nesting season begins for the Florida native pink Flamingos. Viewing locations can be found in or near Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Hialeah, Naples, Palm Beach, and southward to the Everglades.

May 1, 2026, 1:23 PM: Full Sea Turtle Moon – Florida’s sea turtle nesting season kicks off as female turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs on the beaches. The eggs are expected to hatch in about two months.

May 31, 2026, 4:45 AM: Full Black Bear Moon – This moon signifies caution as juvenile black bears leave their mothers’ side and venture off on their own to discover new places to live.

June 29, 2026, 7:57 PM: Full Gator Moon – Time of year when alligators are most active as they enjoy the summer heat, and summer boating stirs up fish and birds for more food supply.

July 29, 2026, at 10:36 AM: Full Bat Moon – A great opportunity to watch bats as they hunt nocturnal flying insects.

August 28, 2026, 12:18 AM: Full Mango Moon—mangos are ready to harvest; look up to see fruit-filled trees.

September 26, 2026, 12:49 PM: Full Bass Moon – With over 7,700 lakes, bass fishing is at its peak statewide this month under the bright moon.

October 26, 2026, 12:12 AM: Full Pelican Moon – Year-round resident brown pelicans are joined by nearly 1,500 American white pelicans as the white birds begin their migration southward to Florida’s bays, coasts, and lakes, in October.

November 24, 2026 at 9:53 AM: Super Grapefruit Moon –the perfect time of year to savor fresh grapefruits or start growing a grapefruit tree of your own.

December 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM: Super Manatee Moon – This month’s moon provides an ideal opportunity to observe manatees as they migrate to the warmer spring waters for the winter season.