The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight.

Check out this complete guide to every full moon in 2026, including moon names, peak times, supermoons, micromoons and a total lunar eclipse.

New Yorkers will see 13 full moons - including a blue moon, three supermoons, a total lunar eclipse and a partial one - in 2026.

A rare planetary parade will march across the sky on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to NASA. Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune will appear above Idaho shortly after sunset, the space agency said.

The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

The big astronomical event in February is a rare “planetary parade,” according to NASA. You’ll be able to see Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter shortly after sunset on Feb. 28, according to the space agency. “Four of those planets will be visible to the unaided eye, weather permitting,” NASA said.