Moons for Miami

Moons for Miami
a project by Cory Penca

“Moons for Miami” asks, what would the different full moons of the year be called if they were named for Miami?

O, Miami and project manager Cory Penca invited Miamians to submit names for the full moons that better reflect South Florida's subtropical climate and annual cycles. Submissions drew inspiration from Miami’s seasons, ecology, culture, rhythms, and more.

“Moons for Miami” adds to the moon’s existing lore by creating a new layer of local mythology, shaped by community imagination. Inspired by how different cultures, especially Indigenous American tribes, have named the same moon, this open call invited Miamians to look up, look around, and contribute to the celestial body’s existing lore.

Miami's Moons

April 2026 — Marjory’s Moon
May 2026 — Poinciana Moon / Miami Blue Moon
June 2026 — Mango Moon
July 2026 — Tortuga Moon
August 2026 — Coral Moon
September 2026 — King Tide Moon
October 2026 — Stone Crab Moon
November 2026 — Manatee Moon
December 2026 — No Vacancy Moon
January 2027 — Falling Iguana Moon
February 2027 — Mangrove Moon
March 2027 — Gator Bellows Moon