When was the last full moon in Seattle?

Seattle Moonstruck: Catching the Last Full Moon Over the Emerald City

Okay, Seattle stargazers, let’s talk about the moon! If you’re anything like me, you love craning your neck to catch a glimpse of that silvery orb hanging in the night sky. So, when was the last time we were treated to a full-on lunar spectacle here in the Emerald City?

Well, mark your calendars (or maybe just check your phone’s moon phase app!), because the last full moon that graced Seattle with its presence was on July 10, 2025, popping up at 1:38 P.M. Pacific Time. Bit of an odd time for a full moon, right? Usually, we’re looking up at night!

But don’t despair if you missed it! The good news is we don’t have to wait long for another chance. The next full moon is scheduled for August 9, 2025, arriving at 12:54 AM. That’s more like it – a proper late-night show!

Ever wonder what all the fuss about moon phases is anyway? Basically, it’s all about perspective. As the moon makes its monthly journey around our planet, the amount of sunlight reflecting off its surface changes depending on where it is relative to the Earth and the Sun. When the moon is directly opposite the sun from our point of view, BAM! Full moon. The whole thing is lit up like a celestial spotlight. Pretty cool, huh?