2010 New Moons: Calendar of 12 new moons
The New Moon 2010 Calendar included 12 new moons, solar eclipses, and solstices and equinoxes during the year.
A new moon is the first lunar phase that happens about once a month or 29.53 days on average. The moon itself is not visible, though you may be able to “see” it because it blocks the visibility of the stars behind it.
When were the 2010 New Moons?
2010 had 12 new moons. Here is a quick list of the 2010 new moon dates based on the information provided by NASA:
| 2010 New Moon | Date & Time (Eastern) | Date & Time (UTC) | New Moon Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| January New Moon | January 15, 2010 2:11 AM EST | January 15, 2010 7:11 AM UTC | Capricorn |
| February New Moon | February 13, 2010 9:51 PM EST | February 14, 2010 2:51 AM UTC | Aquarius |
| March New Moon | March 15, 2010 5:01 PM EDT | March 15, 2010 10:01 PM UTC | Pisces |
| April New Moon | April 14, 2010 8:29 AM EDT | April 14, 2010 1:29 PM UTC | Aries |
| May New Moon | May 13, 2010 9:04 PM EDT | May 14, 2010 2:04 AM UTC | Taurus |
| June New Moon | June 12, 2010 7:15 AM EDT | June 12, 2010 12:15 PM UTC | Gemini |
| July New Moon | July 11, 2010 3:40 PM EDT | July 11, 2010 8:40 PM UTC | Cancer |
| August New Moon | August 9, 2010 11:08 PM EDT | August 10, 2010 04:08 AM UTC | Leo |
| September New Moon | September 8, 2010 6:30 AM EDT | September 8, 2010 11:30 AM UTC | Virgo |
| October New Moon | October 7, 2010 2:44 PM EDT | October 7, 2010 7:44 PM UTC | Libra |
| November New Moon | November 5, 2010 11:52 PM EDT | November 6, 2010 4:52 AM UTC | Scorpio |
| December New Moon | December 5, 2010 12:36 PM EST | December 5, 2010 5:36 PM UTC | Sagittarius |
Continue below for additional information on the 2010 dates.
Related: Full Moons in 2010
The dates and times provided by NASA in the United States Eastern Time (ET) account for both Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) for part of the year in the United States. Also below is the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time. This was previously referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift slightly for your calendar.
New Moon Calendar 2010
In 2010, there were 12 new moons because the first new moon of the year was in the middle of January. Here’s a quick summary of the dates of each of the new moons and how they fit into each season.
The dates of 2010 New Moons were:
January 15, 2010: New Moon in Capricorn
The January 2010 new moon, also called the New Wolf Moon, was on Friday January 15, 2010 at 2:11 AM EST or 7:11 AM UTC. The first new moon of 2010 was also the first new moon of Winter 2009-2010 season as first new moon after the 2009 Winter Solstice. The January New Moon was the new moon in Capricorn.
Also during the January New Moon, there was an Annular Solar Eclipse with the peak 4 minutes before the peak of the new moon.
February 13, 2010 (February 14 UTC): New Moon in Aquarius
The February 2010 new moon, also called the New Snow Moon, was on Saturday February 13, 2010 at 9:51 PM ET or February 14, 2010 at 2:51 AM UTC. The second 2010 new moon was the second new moon of Winter 2009-2010 as the second new moon after the Winter Solstice. The February New Moon was the new moon in Aquarius.
March 15, 2010: New Moon in Pisces
The March 2010 new moon, also called the New Worm Moon, was on Monday March 15, 2010 at 5:01 PM EDT or 10:01 PM UTC. The third new moon of 2019 was the This was the third and last new moon of the Winter 2009-2010 season. The March New Moon was the new moon in Pisces.
The Vernal Equinox (Spring) was on Saturday March 20, 2010 at 1:32 PM EDT or 6:32 PM UTC. The Spring Season had 3 new moons.
April 14, 2010: New Moon in Aries
The April 2010 new moon, also called the New Pink Moon, was on Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 8:29 AM EDT or 1:29 PM UTC. The fourth 2019 new moon was also the first new moon of Spring 2010 season as the first new moon after the Spring Equinox. The April New Moon was the new moon in Aries.
May 13, 2010 (May 14 UTC): New Moon in Taurus
The May 2010 New Moon, also called the New Flower Moon, was on Thursday May 13, 2010 at 9:04 PM EDT or May 14, 2010 at 2:04 AM UTC. The fifth new moon of 2010 was the second new moon of Spring as the second new moon after the Spring Equinox. The May New Moon was the new moon in Taurus.
June 12, 2010: New Moon in Gemini
The June 2010 New Moon, also called the New Strawberry Moon, was on Saturday June 12, 2010 at 7:15 AM EDT or 12:15 PM UTC. It was the third new moon of the Spring 2010 season as it happened before the Summer Solstice. The June New Moon was the new moon in Gemini
The Summer Solstice was on the calendar for Monday June 21, 2010 at 7:28 AM EDT or 12:28 PM UTC. Summer had 3 new moons.
July 11, 2010: New Moon in Cancer
The July 2010 new moon, also called the New Buck Moon, was on Sunday July 11, 2010 at 3:40 PM EDT or 8:40 PM UTC. The seventh 2010 new moon was the first new moon of Summer 2010 as the first new moon after the Summer Solstice. The July new moon was the new moon in Cancer.
Also during the July New Moon, there was a Total Solar Eclipse with the peak 6 minutes before the peak of the new moon.
August 9, 2010 (August 10 UTC): New Moon in Leo
The August 2010 new moon, also called the New Sturgeon Moon, was on Monday August 9, 2010 at 11:08 PM EDT or August 10, 2010 at 4:08 AM UTC. The ninth new moon in 2010 was the second new moon of the Summer 2010 season. It was the second new moon after the Summer Solstice. The August New Moon was the new moon in Leo.
September 8, 2010: New Moon in Virgo
The September 2010 new moon, also called the New Harvest Moon, was Wednesday September 8, 2010 at 6:30 AM EDT or 11:30 AM UTC. The tenth 2010 new moon was the was the third and last new moon of the Summer 2010 season. The September New Moon was the new moon in Virgo.
The Autumnal Equinox was on Wednesday September 22, 2010 at 11:09 PM EDT or September 23, 2010 at 4:09 AM UTC, after the September New Moon. There were 3 new moons during Autumn 2010.
October 7, 2010: New Moon in Libra
The October 2010 New Moon, also called the New Hunter’s Moon, was on Thursday October 7, 2010 at 2:44 PM EDT or 7:44 PM UTC. The tenth new moon in 2010 was the first new moon of the Autumn 2010 season as the first new moon after the Autumnal Equinox. The October New Moon was the new moon in Libra.
November 5, 2010 (November 6 UTC): New Moon in Scorpio
The November 2010 New Moon, also called the New Beaver Moon, was on Friday November 5, 2010 at 11:52 PM EDT or November 6, 2010 at 4:52 AM UTC. The eleventh 2010 new moon was the second new moon of Fall as the second new moon after the Autumnal Equinox. The November New Moon was the new moon in Scorpio.
December 5, 2010: New Moon in Sagittarius
The December 2010 New Moon, also called the New Cold Moon, was on Sunday December 5, 2010 at 12:36 PM EST or 5:36 PM UTC. The twelfth and last new moon of 2010 was also the third and last new moon of Autumn. The December New Moon was the new moon in Sagittarius.
The Winter Solstice was on Tuesday December 21, 2010 at 6:38 PM EST or 11:38 PM UTC, after the December New Moon. There were 3 new moons during the Winter 2010-2011 season.
What were the names of the 2010 new moons?
The names of the 2010 new moons were:
- January 15: New Wolf Moon
- February 13: New Snow Moon
- March 15: New Worm Moon
- April 14, 2010: New Pink Moon
- May 13, 2010: New Flower Moon
- June 12: New Strawberry Moon
- July 11: New Buck Moon
- August 9 (August 10 UTC): New Sturgeon Moon
- September 8: New Harvest Moon
- October 7: New Hunter’s Moon
- November 5 (November 6 UTC): New Beaver Moon
- December 5: New Cold Moon
For most of 2010, the new moon for the full moon cycle occurred in the same month meaning the names matched.
The September new moon is called the New Harvest Moon because the September Full Moon was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
Was there a black moon in 2010?
No 2010 did not have a black moon because each month had 1 new moon and each season had 3 new moons. It was one of the rare years that didn’t have a black moon, despite the multiple conditions that create one.
There are four potential definitions for a black moon, though all unofficial. As a result, it’s not rare to have a black moon in a year. It’s not possible to have all four in one year.
- A month with two new moons
- A month without a full moon, only a new moon
- A month without a new moon, only a full moon
- A season with four new moons, making the third a seasonal black moon
Because February has either 28 or 29 days, it’s the only calendar month that may not have both a new moon and a full moon in a given year.
2010 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2010 dates for the equinoxes and solstices were as follows:
| Equinox / Solstice | Month | 2010 Date | UTC Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal Equinox (Spring) | March | March 20, 2010 1:32 PM EDT | March 20, 2010 6:32 PM UTC |
| Summer Solstice | June | June 21, 2010 7:28 AM EDT | June 21, 2010 12:28 PM UTC |
| Autumn Equinox | September | September 22, 2010 11:09 PM EDT | September 23, 2010 4:09 AM UTC |
| Winter Solstice | December | December 21, 2010 6:38 PM EST | December 21, 2010 11:38 PM UTC |
The first new moon after Spring Equinox 2010 was on Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 8:29 AM EDT or 1:29 PM UTC. The spring season had 3 new moons.
The first new moon after the Summer Solstice 2010 was on Sunday July 11, 2010 at 3:40 PM EDT or 8:40 PM UTC. The summer season had 3 new moons.
The first new moon after the Autumn Equinox 2010 was on Thursday October 7, 2010 at 2:44 PM EDT or 7:44 PM UTC New Moon. The autumn season had 3 new moons.
The first new moon after the Winter Solstice 2010 was on Tuesday January 4, 2011 at 4:03 AM EST or 9:03 AM UTC. It was the January 2011 new moon. The winter season had 3 new moons.
2010 Moon Phases in Eastern Time (ET) and UTC
Below are the lunar phases for 2010 including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter on the schedule for each month. The date and times are based on both the United States Eastern Time Zone and UTC, adjusted for daylight saving time.
| Lunar Phase | US Eastern Date & Time | UTC Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| January Last Quarter | January 7, 2010 5:40 AM EST | January 7, 2010 10:40 AM UTC |
| January New Moon | January 15, 2010 2:11 AM EST | January 15, 2010 7:11 AM UTC |
| January First Quarter | January 23, 2010 5:53 AM EST | January 23, 2010 10:53 AM UTC |
| January Full Moon | January 30, 2010 1:18 AM EST | January 30, 2010 6:18 AM UTC |
| February Last Quarter | February 5, 2010 6:49 PM EST | February 5, 2010 11:49 PM UTC |
| February New Moon | February 13, 2010 9:51 PM EST | February 14, 2010 2:51 AM UTC |
| February First Quarter | February 21, 2010 7:42 PM EST | February 22, 2010 12:42 AM UTC |
| February Full Moon | February 28, 2010 11:38 AM EST | February 28, 2010 4:38 PM UTC |
| March Last Quarter | March 7, 2010 10:42 AM EST | March 7, 2010 3:42 PM UTC |
| March New Moon | March 15, 2010 5:01 PM EDT | March 15, 2010 9:01 PM UTC |
| March First Quarter | March 23, 2010 7:00 AM EDT | March 23, 2010 11:00 PM UTC |
| March Full Moon | March 29, 2010 10:25 PM EDT | March 30, 2010 2:25 AM UTC |
| April Last Quarter | April 6, 2010 5:37 AM EDT | April 6, 2010 9:37 AM UTC |
| April New Moon | April 14, 2010 8:29 AM EDT | April 14, 2010 12:29 PM UTC |
| April First Quarter | April 21, 2010 2:20 PM EDT | April 21, 2010 6:20 PM UTC |
| April Full Moon | April 28, 2010 8:18 AM EDT | April 28, 2010 12:18 PM UTC |
| May Last Quarter | May 6, 2010 12:15 AM EDT | May 6, 2010 4:15 AM UTC |
| May New Moon | May 13, 2010 9:04 PM EDT | May 14, 2010 1:04 AM UTC |
| May First Quarter | May 20, 2010 7:43 PM EDT | May 20, 2010 11:43 PM UTC |
| May Full Moon | May 27, 2010 7:07 PM EDT | May 27, 2010 11:07 AM UTC |
| June Last Quarter | June 4, 2010 6:13 PM EDT | June 4, 2010 11:13 PM UTC |
| June New Moon | June 12, 2010 7:15 AM EDT | June 12, 2010 11:15 AM UTC |
| June First Quarter | June 19, 2010 12:30 AM EDT | June 19, 2010 4:30 AM UTC |
| June Full Moon | June 26, 2010 7:30 AM EDT | June 26, 2010 11:30 PM UTC |
| July Last Quarter | July 4, 2010 10:35 AM EDT | July 4, 2010 2:35 PM UTC |
| July New Moon | July 11, 2010 3:40 PM EDT | July 11, 2010 7:40 PM UTC |
| July First Quarter | July 18, 2010 6:11 AM EDT | July 18, 2010 10:11 AM UTC |
| July Full Moon | July 25, 2010 9:37 PM EDT | July 26, 2010 1:37 AM UTC |
| August Last Quarter | August 3, 2010 12:59 AM EDT | August 3, 2010 4:59 AM UTC |
| August New Moon | August 9, 2010 11:08 PM EDT | August 10, 2010 3:08 AM UTC |
| August First Quarter | August 16, 2010 2:14 PM EDT | August 16, 2010 6:14 PM UTC |
| August Full Moon | August 24, 2010 1:05 PM EDT | August 24, 2010 5:05 PM UTC |
| September Last Quarter | September 1, 2010 1:22 PM EDT | September 1, 2010 5:22 PM UTC |
| September New Moon | September 8, 2010 6:30 AM EDT | September 8, 2010 10:30 AM UTC |
| September First Quarter | September 15, 2010 1:50 AM EDT | September 15, 2010 5:50 AM UTC |
| September Full Moon | September 23, 2010 5:17 AM EDT | September 23, 2010 9:17 AM UTC |
| September Last Quarter | September 30, 2010 11:52 PM EDT | October 1, 2010 3:52 AM UTC |
| October New Moon | October 7, 2010 2:44 PM EDT | October 7, 2010 6:44 PM UTC |
| October First Quarter | October 14, 2010 5:27 PM EDT | October 14, 2010 9:27 PM UTC |
| October Full Moon | October 22, 2010 9:36 PM EDT | October 23, 2010 1:36 AM UTC |
| October Last Quarter | October 30, 2010 8:46 AM EDT | October 30, 2010 12:46 PM UTC |
| November New Moon | November 5, 2010 11:52 PM EDT | November 6, 2010 4:52 AM UTC |
| November First Quarter | November 13, 2010 11:38 AM EST | November 13, 2010 4:38 PM UTC |
| November Full Moon | November 21, 2010 12:27 PM EST | November 21, 2010 5:27 PM UTC |
| November Last Quarter | November 28, 2010 3:37 PM EST | November 28, 2010 8:37 PM UTC |
| December New Moon | December 5, 2010 12:36 PM EST | December 5, 2010 5:36 PM UTC |
| December First Quarter | December 13, 2010 8:59 AM EST | December 13, 2010 1:59 PM UTC |
| December Full Moon | December 21, 2010 3:13 AM EST | December 21, 2010 8:13 AM UTC |
| December Last Quarter | December 27, 2010 11:18 PM EST | December 28, 2010 4:18 AM UTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2010 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
There were 12 new moons in 2010. Each month had 1 new moon and each season had 3 new moons. There wasn’t black moons during the year.
The first new moon of 2010 was on Friday January 15, 2010 at 2:11 AM EST or 7:11 AM UTC. The January New Moon was also called the New Wolf Moon and was the new moon in Capricorn. It was the first new moon of the Winter 2009-2010 season as the first new moon after the Winter Solstice. There was also an annular solar eclipse during the new moon.
The last new moon of 2010 was on Sunday December 5, 2010 12:36 PM EST or 5:36 PM UTC. The December New Moon was also called the New Cold Moon and was the new moon in Sagittarius. It was the last new moon of Autumn as it occurred before the Winter Solstice.
