Full Moon Melbourne

Full Moon Dates Melbourne

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Melbourne in Australia, with its mix of modernity and rich natural landscapes, provides a variety of picturesque settings to enjoy the full moon.

Next Moon Phase Full Moon Full Moon September 27, 2026 🕐 02:49 local time Today!
Moon today · Melbourne Full Moon 100% illuminated
Moonrise 19:03 east Moonset 05:56 west
Melbourne
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2026 🌕 13 Full Moons 🌑 12 New Moons
January
  • 3 Sat Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 21:02 local time Australia/Melbourne 21:00 05:05
  • 19 Mon New Moon New Moon 🕐 06:52 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:13 21:12
February
  • 2 Mon Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 09:09 local time Australia/Melbourne 20:55 06:25
  • 17 Tue New Moon New Moon 🕐 23:01 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:10 20:12
March
  • 3 Tue Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 22:37 local time Australia/Melbourne 19:49 06:27
  • 19 Thu New Moon New Moon 🕐 12:23 local time Australia/Melbourne 07:14 19:28
April
  • 2 Thu Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 13:12 local time Australia/Melbourne 19:01 07:27
  • 17 Fri New Moon New Moon 🕐 21:51 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:13 17:22
May
  • 2 Sat Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 03:23 local time Australia/Melbourne 17:25 07:24
  • 17 Sun New Moon New Moon 🕐 06:01 local time Australia/Melbourne 07:38 17:11
  • 31 Sun Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 18:45 local time Australia/Melbourne 16:39 07:19
June
  • 15 Mon New Moon New Moon 🕐 12:54 local time Australia/Melbourne 07:43 16:52
  • 30 Tue Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 09:56 local time Australia/Melbourne 17:08 07:54
July
  • 14 Tue New Moon New Moon 🕐 19:43 local time Australia/Melbourne 07:28 16:54
  • 30 Thu Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 00:35 local time Australia/Melbourne 18:05 07:45
August
  • 13 Thu New Moon New Moon 🕐 03:36 local time Australia/Melbourne 07:22 18:18
  • 28 Fri Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 14:18 local time Australia/Melbourne 18:01 06:41
September
  • 11 Fri New Moon New Moon 🕐 13:26 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:16 18:17
  • 27 Sun Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 02:49 local time Australia/Melbourne 19:03 05:56 Today
October
  • 11 Sun New Moon New Moon 🕐 02:50 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:33 20:18
  • 26 Mon Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 15:11 local time Australia/Melbourne 20:06 05:50
November
  • 9 Mon New Moon New Moon 🕐 18:02 local time Australia/Melbourne 05:30 20:14
  • 25 Wed Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 01:53 local time Australia/Melbourne 21:28 05:42
December
  • 9 Wed New Moon New Moon 🕐 11:51 local time Australia/Melbourne 05:24 21:04
  • 24 Thu Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 12:28 local time Australia/Melbourne 21:16 05:24
2027 🌕 12 Full Moons 🌑 13 New Moons
January
  • 8 Fri New Moon New Moon 🕐 07:24 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:00 21:13
  • 22 Fri Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 23:17 local time Australia/Melbourne 20:39 05:25
February
  • 7 Sun New Moon New Moon 🕐 02:56 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:54 20:43
  • 21 Sun Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 10:23 local time Australia/Melbourne 20:15 06:50
March
  • 8 Mon New Moon New Moon 🕐 20:29 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:45 19:34
  • 22 Mon Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 21:43 local time Australia/Melbourne 19:07 06:51
April
  • 7 Wed New Moon New Moon 🕐 09:51 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:41 17:50
  • 21 Wed Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 08:27 local time Australia/Melbourne 17:32 06:59
May
  • 6 Thu New Moon New Moon 🕐 20:58 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:40 16:52
  • 20 Thu Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 20:59 local time Australia/Melbourne 16:42 06:59
June
  • 5 Sat New Moon New Moon 🕐 05:40 local time Australia/Melbourne 07:55 17:11
  • 19 Sat Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 10:44 local time Australia/Melbourne 17:02 07:47
July
  • 4 Sun New Moon New Moon 🕐 13:02 local time Australia/Melbourne 07:41 17:10
  • 19 Mon Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 01:44 local time Australia/Melbourne 17:52 07:49
August
  • 2 Mon New Moon New Moon 🕐 20:05 local time Australia/Melbourne 07:04 17:19
  • 17 Tue Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 17:28 local time Australia/Melbourne 17:44 06:50
September
  • 1 Wed New Moon New Moon 🕐 03:41 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:41 18:40
  • 16 Thu Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 09:03 local time Australia/Melbourne 18:34 06:05
  • 30 Thu New Moon New Moon 🕐 12:36 local time Australia/Melbourne 05:35 18:40
October
  • 16 Sat Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 00:47 local time Australia/Melbourne 20:32 06:22
  • 30 Sat New Moon New Moon 🕐 00:36 local time Australia/Melbourne 06:06 20:51
November
  • 14 Sun Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 14:25 local time Australia/Melbourne 20:32 05:27
  • 28 Sun New Moon New Moon 🕐 14:24 local time Australia/Melbourne 05:21 20:46
December
  • 14 Tue Full Moon Full Moon 🕐 03:08 local time Australia/Melbourne 21:29 05:47
  • 28 Tue New Moon New Moon 🕐 07:12 local time Australia/Melbourne 05:51 21:12

Times in local time · Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne) · Moon phases after Meeus (±2 min) · moonrise/moonset for -37.81, 144.96 (±2 min)

FAQ — Melbourne

In 2026 there are 13 full moons and 12 new moons. Times are shown in local time for Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne).

In 2027 there are 12 full moons and 13 new moons. Times are shown in local time for Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne).

The next full moon in Melbourne is on October 26, 2026 at 15:11 local time (Australia/Melbourne), in 29 days.

The next new moon in Melbourne is on October 11, 2026 at 02:50 local time (Australia/Melbourne), in 14 days.

On the day of the next full moon (October 26, 2026), the Moon rises in Melbourne at 20:06 local time in the east-northeast. It sets the next morning at 06:24 in the west-northwest. A full moon rises around sunset and stays visible all night.

Yes! In 2026 there is a Blue Moon in May – this month has two full moons (local time Melbourne).

The times are calculated using the Meeus astronomical algorithm (Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms, Chapter 49) and are accurate to within approximately ±2 minutes. All times are displayed in the local timezone of Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne).

A full moon occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun, making it appear fully illuminated. A new moon occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth. The cycle from one new moon to the next takes approximately 29.5 days (a lunar month).

When Is  Full Moon 2024 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Friday, January 26, 2024, at 04:54 AM
  • Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 11:30 PM
  • Monday, March 25, 2024, at 05:58 PM

  • Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 08:47 AM
  • Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 10:52 PM
  • Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10:08 AM

  • Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 07:15 PM
  • Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 03:24 AM
  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 11:33 AM

  • Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 09:26 PM
  • Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 08:29 AM
  • Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 08:00 PM

Moonlight Serenades: Melbourne’s Premier Spots to Watch the Full Moon

Whether you’re looking for a tranquil garden, a bustling beach, or a scenic hilltop, Melbourne has a spot for every moon enthusiast. Here are some of the best places in Melbourne, Australia, to watch the full moon and immerse yourself in its luminous allure.

  1. The Royal Botanic Gardens: These sprawling gardens offer a peaceful retreat from the city’s hustle. With its wide-open spaces and tranquil lakes, the Royal Botanic Gardens provide an idyllic setting for moon watching. Find a spot near the Ornamental Lake, where the moon’s reflection adds to the serene atmosphere.
  2. St Kilda Pier: St Kilda Pier extends into Port Phillip Bay and offers a panoramic view of the Melbourne skyline and the vast ocean. As the full moon rises, it lights up the sky and the water, creating a stunning contrast with the city lights. The end of the pier is an especially popular spot for a romantic moonlit walk.
  3. Mount Dandenong Observatory: Just a short drive from Melbourne, the Mount Dandenong Observatory is perched atop the Dandenong Ranges, offering a spectacular view of the city and the heavens. The observatory provides a clear, unobstructed view of the full moon against the backdrop of the city’s twinkling lights.
  4. Brighton Beach: Known for its colorful bathing boxes, Brighton Beach is not just a daytime destination. On full moon nights, the calm waters and the sandy beach provide a picturesque setting for moon gazing. Watch as the moon casts its silvery glow over the bay and the iconic Melbourne skyline.
  5. Yarra Bend Park: As one of the largest areas of natural bushland near the city, Yarra Bend Park is a favorite among locals for its wildlife and walking trails. The park’s higher points, like Yarra Bend Golf Course, offer panoramic views of the city and the night sky, making it a splendid spot for watching the full moon.
  6. Eureka Skydeck: For those who love urban settings, the Eureka Skydeck provides a breathtaking view from the 88th floor. Gaze at the full moon as it ascends over the cityscape, bathing the buildings and the Yarra River in its lunar glow. The Skydeck’s enclosed viewing area offers comfort and an expansive perspective of Melbourne under the moonlight.

When planning your full moon viewing in Melbourne, remember to check the lunar calendar and local weather conditions. Also, consider bringing a comfortable blanket, some warm drinks, and perhaps a camera to capture the ethereal beauty. Each location offers a unique perspective of the moon over Melbourne, so why not explore a different spot each month? Let the captivating charm of the full moon nights in Melbourne guide you to unforgettable experiences!

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