The first full moon of the year, arriving on January 3, 2026, is known as the Wolf Supermoon (strong name!). A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its perigee, the point in its orbit closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter. Historically, this moon was named for the wolves heard howling more frequently this time of year as they communicate to locate pack members and coordinate their hunt.

The full Moon in August was dubbed the Sturgeon Moon by northeastern Native American tribes because of the large fish that were more easily caught this time of year in the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water.

The full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by. What a beautiful metaphor for growth.

Tonight marks the eve of the Strawberry Moon. The Strawberry Moon is typically the last full moon of spring or the first of summer.

Monday May 12th marks the arrival of the Flower Moon, this month’s full moon. Its name signifies growth, new beginnings, blossoming, transformation and change.

On April 12th we all collectively experienced the full moon which is known as the Pink Moon. Northern Native Americans call April's full moon the pink moon after ground phlox, one of the first spring flowers. At some point in our early coffee roasting days, Brett and I realized that our roasting coincided cyclically with the full moon.

We had the exciting opportunity to partner with LUMBER + Salt on their coffee bar in Jamesport starting the week of Thanksgiving. Our coffee beans are now brewed into a full range of espresso drinks right here in Jamesport. The coffee bar is open 9am-4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday at LUMBER + Salt, 5570 Sound Ave in Jamesport.