Register Now For A Beautiful Full Moon Hike In Northern Minnesota

During the year 2026, there will be 13 full moons, including a rare monthly blue moon in May. The first supermoon, when the moon appears larger and brighter, occurred in January, and there are two more to come, one in November and one in December.

The next full moon on the calendar is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1. That'll be a Full Pink Moon, which serves as a seasonal marker for early spring. Despite the name, the moon will not actually turn pink.

The Full Pink Moon is reportedly named after Phlox subulata (moss phlox), a pink wildflower that blooms in North America during this time

It's always cool to witness a full moon, and for people in Northern Minnesota, there's a cool opportunity to join other community members to enjoy a little hike and see that Full Pink Moon together.

April Full Moon Hike Scheduled In Duluth

On April 1, the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a hike to see the next full moon.

At 7:30 pm, attendees will meet at Twin Ponds, located on W. Skyline Drive and 14th Avenue W, and then take a moderate hike from the Enger Trail & Observation Hill Trailhead.

This hike costs $5, and the fee includes headlamps and snowshoes if needed. All ages are welcome to sign up.

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2026 Full Moon Calendar

As for future opportunities to see an official full moon this year, here is the calendar, which includes a blue moon, the second full moon in a single calendar month, on May 31.

• April 1: Full Pink Moon
• May 1: Full Flower Moon
• May 31: Full Blue Moon
  June 29: Full Strawberry Moon
• July 29: Full Buck Moon
• August 28: Full Sturgeon Moon (Deep Partial Eclipse)
• September 26: Full Harvest Moon
• October 25: Full Hunter's Moon
• November 24: Full Beaver Moon (Supermoon)
• December 23: Full Cold Moon (Supermoon)