2020 New Moons: Calendar of 12 New Moons
The New Moon 2020 Calendar had 12 new moons, solstices, equinoxes, and solar eclipses to help you look back at past dates.
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.
What were the 2020 New Moon Dates?
2020 had 12 new moons. Here is a quick list of the 2020 new moon dates based on the information provided by NASA:
| 2020 New Moon | Date & Time (Eastern) | Date & Time (UTC) | New Moon Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| January New Moon | January 24, 2020 4:42 PM ET | January 24, 2020 9:42 PM UTC | New Snow Moon |
| February New Moon | February 23, 2020 10:32 AM ET | February 23, 2020 3:32 PM | New Worm Moon |
| March New Moon | March 24, 2020 5:28 AM ET | March 24, 2020 10:28 AM UTC | New Pink Moon |
| April New Moon | April 22, 2020 10:26 PM ET | April 23, 2020 3:26 AM UTC | New Flower Moon |
| May New Moon | May 22, 2020 1:39 PM ET | May 22, 2020 6:39 PM UTC | New Strawberry Moon |
| June New Moon | June 21, 2020 2:41 AM ET | June 21, 2020 7:41 AM UTC | New Buck Moon |
| July New Moon | July 20, 2020 1:33 PM ET | July 20, 2020 6:33 PM UTC | New Sturgeon Moon |
| August New Moon | August 18, 2020 10:41 PM ET | August 19, 2020 3:41 AM UTC | New Corn Moon |
| September New Moon | September 17, 2020 7:00 AM ET | September 17, 2020 12:00 PM UTC | New Harvest Moon |
| October New Moon | October 16, 2020 3:31 PM ET | October 16, 2020 8:31 PM UTC | New Blue Moon |
| November New Moon | November 15, 2020 12:07 AM ET | November 15, 2020 5:07 AM UTC | New Beaver Moon |
| December New Moon | December 14, 2020 11:17 AM ET | December 14, 2020 4:17 PM UTC | New Cold Moon |
Ready to dive a little deeper into the 2020 dates? Continue below to look at each month, the dates of each new moon, the eclipses that occurred, and the dates for the equinoxes and solstices.
Related: Full Moons in 2020
The dates and times provided by NASA in 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 your local time zone may be different, the exact dates may shift slightly for your calendar.
New Moon Calendar 2020
For 2020, there were 12 new moons. The year started off with its first new moon later in late-January setting up the year to only have 1 new moon per month. Here’s a quick summary of the dates of each of the new moons and how they fit into each season.
The dates of 2020 New Moons were:
January 24, 2020 (New Snow Moon)
The January 2020 new moon, also called the New Snow Moon, was on Friday January 24, 2020 4:42 PM ET or 9:42 PM UTC. It was the first new moon of 2020 and the second new moon of the Winter 2019-2020 season. The December 2019 new moon occurred less than a week after the Winter Solstice.
February 23, 2020 (New Worm Moon)
The February 2020 new moon, also called the new New Worm Moon, was on Sunday February 23, 2020 10:32 AM ET or 3:32 PM UTC. It was the second new moon of 2020 and the third and last new moon of the Winter 2019-2020 season.
March 24, 2020 (New Pink Moon)
The March 2020 new moon, also called the New Pink Moon, was on Tuesday March 24, 2020 5:28 AM ET or 10:28 AM UTC. It was the third new moon of 2020, and the first new moon of the Spring 2020 season. The March new moon happened a few days after the Spring Equinox 2020.
The Vernal Equinox (Spring) was Thursday March 19, 2020 11:50 PM ET or March 20, 2020 4:50 AM UTC.
April 22, 2020 (New Flower Moon)
The April 2020 new moon was on Wednesday April 22, 2020 10:26 PM ET or April 23, 2020 3:26 AM UTC. It was the fourth new moon of 2020, and the second new moon of the Spring 2020 season.
May 22, 2020 (New Strawberry Moon)
The May 2020 New Moon, also called the New Strawberry Moon, was on Friday May 22, 2020 1:39 PM ET or 6:39 PM UTC. It was the fifth new moon of 2020 and the third and last new moon of the Spring 2020 season.
June 21, 2020 (New Buck Moon)
The June 2020 New Moon, also called the New Buck Moon, was on Sunday June 21, 2020 2:41 AM ET or 7:41 AM UTC. It was the sixth new moon of 2020 and the first new moon of the Summer 2020 season. The June New Moon happened about a day after the Summer Solstice. This also set up the Summer season to have 4 new moons.
The Summer Solstice was on the calendar for Saturday June 20, 2020 5:43 PM ET or 10:43 PM UTC. It occurred before the June new moon that year.
July 20, 2020 (New Sturgeon Moon)
The July 2020 new moon, also called the New Sturgeon Moon, was on Monday July 20, 2020 1:33 PM ET or 6:33 PM UTC. This was the second new moon of the Summer 2020 season.
August 18, 2020 (New Corn Moon)
The August 2020 new moon, also called the New Corn Moon, was on Tuesday August 18, 2020 10:41 PM ET or August 19, 2020 3:41 AM UTC. It was the eigth new moon of 2020 and was the third new moon of the Summer 2020 season. It was also considered a seasonal black moon because it was the third new moon during a season with four new moons.
September 17, 2020 (New Harvest Moon)
The September 2020 new moon, also called the New Harvest Moon, was on Thursday September 17, 2020 7:00 AM ET or 12:00 PM UTC. It was the nineth new moon of 2020 and the fourth and last new moon of the Summer 2020 season.
The Autumn Equinox was on the calendar for Tuesday September 22, 2020 9:31 AM ET or 2:31 PM UTC.
October 16, 2020 (New Blue Moon)
The October 2020 New Moon, also called the New Blue Moon, was on Friday October 16, 2020 3:31 PM ET or 8:31 PM UTC. It was the tenth new moon of 2020. It was the first new moon of the Autumn 2020 season.
The October new moon was called the New Blue Moon because October had two full moons that year. This new moon was the start of the lunar cycle for the second October New Moon.
November 15, 2020 (New Beaver Moon)
The November 2020 New Moon, also called the New Beaver Moon, was on Sunday November 15, 2020 12:07 AM ET or 5:07 AM UTC. It was the eleventh new moon of 2020 and the second new moon of the Autumn 2020 season.
December 14, 2020 (New Cold Moon)
The December 2020 New Moon, also called the New Cold Moon, was on Monday December 14, 2020 11:17 AM ET or 4:17 PM UTC. It was the twelveth and last new moon of 2020. It was also the third and last new moon of the Autumn 2020 season.
Also during the December new moon there was a total solar eclipse that happened about 2 minutes before the peak of the new moon.
The Winter Solstice was on the calendar for Monday December 21, 2020 5:02 AM ET or 10:02 AM UTC. The December new moon occurred before the Winter season began.
What were the names of 2020 new moons?
The names of the 2020 new moons were:
- January: New Snow Moon
- February: New Worm Moon
- March: New Pink Moon
- April: New Flower Moon
- May: New Strawberry Moon
- June: New Buck Moon
- July: New Sturgeon Moon
- August: New Corn Moon
- September: New Harvest Moon
- October: New Blue Moon
- November: New Beaver Moon
- December: New Cold Moon
The new moons take their name based on the date of their associated full moon. Sometimes the new moon is in the same month as its full moon, while in others it’s in the month prior.
The September new moon is called the New Harvest Moon because the October Full Moon is closer to the Autumn Equinox than the September Full Moon.
Related: 2020 Full Moons
Was there a black moon in 2020?
Yes, The August 2020 new moon was considered to be a seasonal black moon because it was the third new moon in a season with four new moons.
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.
2020 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2020 dates for the equinoxes and solstices were as follows:
| Equinox/Solstice | Month | 2020 Date | UTC Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal Equinox (Spring) | March | March 19, 2020 11:50 PM ET | March 20, 2020 4:50 AM UTC |
| Summer Solstice | June | June 20, 2020 5:43 PM ET | 10:43 PM UTC |
| Autumn Equinox | September | September 22, 2020 9:31 AM ET | 2:31 PM UTC |
| Winter Solstice | December | December 21, 2020 5:02 AM ET | 10:02 AM UTC |
The first new moon after Spring Equinox 2020 was on Tuesday March 24, 2020 5:28 AM ET or 10:28 AM UTC. The spring season had 3 new moons.
The first new moon after the Summer Solstice 2020 was on Sunday June 21, 2020 2:41 AM ET or 7:41 AM UTC. The summer season had 4 new moons.
The first new moon after the Autumn Equinox 2020 was on Friday October 16, 2020 3:31 PM ET or 8:31 PM UTC. The autumn season had 3 new moons.
The first new moon after the Winter Solstice 2020 was on Wednesday January 13, 2021 12:00 AM ET or 5:00 AM UTC because the December 2020 new moon happened before the solstice. The winter season had 3 new moons.
2020 Moon Phases in Eastern Time (ET) and UTC
Below are the lunar phases for 2020 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 | Date & Time (Eastern) | UTC Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| January First Quarter | January 2, 2020 11:45 PM ET | January 3, 2020 4:45 AM UTC |
| January Full Moon | January 10, 2020 2:21 PM ET | January 10, 2020 7:21 PM UTC |
| January Last Quarter | January 17, 2020 7:58 AM ET | January 17, 2020 12:58 PM UTC |
| January New Moon | January 24, 2020 4:42 PM ET | January 24, 2020 9:42 PM UTC |
| February First Quarter | February 1, 2020 8:42 PM ET | February 2, 2020 1:42 AM UTC |
| February Full Moon | February 9, 2020 2:33 AM ET | February 9, 2020 7:33 AM UTC |
| February Last Quarter | February 15, 2020 5:17 PM ET | February 15, 2020 10:17 PM UTC |
| February New Moon | February 23, 2020 10:32 AM ET | February 23, 2020 3:32 PM UTC |
| March First Quarter | March 2, 2020 2:57 PM ET | March 2, 2020 7:57 PM UTC |
| March Full Moon | March 9, 2020 1:48 PM ET | March 9, 2020 6:48 PM UTC |
| March Last Quarter | March 16, 2020 5:34 AM ET | March 16, 2020 10:34 AM UTC |
| March New Moon | March 24, 2020 5:28 AM ET | March 24, 2020 10:28 AM UTC |
| April First Quarter | April 1, 2020 6:21 AM ET | April 1, 2020 11:21 AM UTC |
| April Full Moon | April 7, 2020 10:35 PM ET | April 8, 2020 3:35 AM UTC |
| April Last Quarter | April 14, 2020 6:56 PM ET | April 14, 2020 11:56 PM UTC |
| April New Moon | April 22, 2020 10:26 PM ET | April 23, 2020 3:26 AM UTC |
| April First Quarter | April 30, 2020 4:38 PM ET | April 30, 2020 9:38 PM UTC |
| May Full Moon | May 7, 2020 6:45 AM ET | May 7, 2020 11:45 AM UTC |
| May Last Quarter | May 14, 2020 10:03 AM ET | May 14, 2020 3:03 PM UTC |
| May New Moon | May 22, 2020 1:39 PM ET | May 22, 2020 6:39 PM UTC |
| May First Quarter | May 29, 2020 11:30 PM ET | May 30, 2020 4:30 AM UTC |
| June Full Moon | June 5, 2020 3:12 PM ET | June 5, 2020 8:12 PM UTC |
| June Last Quarter | June 13, 2020 2:24 AM ET | June 13, 2020 7:24 AM UTC |
| June New Moon | June 21, 2020 2:41 AM ET | June 21, 2020 7:41 AM |
| June First Quarter | June 28, 2020 4:16 AM ET | June 28, 2020 9:16 AM UTC |
| July Full Moon | July 5, 2020 12:44 AM ET | July 5, 2020 5:44 AM UTC |
| July Last Quarter | July 12, 2020 7:29 PM ET | July 13, 2020 12:29 AM UTC |
| July New Moon | July 20, 2020 1:33 PM ET | July 20, 2020 6:33 PM UTC |
| July First Quarter | July 27, 2020 8:32 AM ET | July 27, 2020 1:32 PM UTC |
| August Full Moon | August 3, 2020 11:59 AM ET | August 3, 2020 4:59 PM UTC |
| August Last Quarter | August 11, 2020 12:45 PM ET | August 11, 2020 5:45 PM UTC |
| August New Moon | August 18, 2020 10:41 PM ET | August 19, 2020 3:41 AM UTC |
| August First Quarter | August 25, 2020 1:58 PM ET | August 25, 2020 6:58 PM UTC |
| September Full Moon | September 2, 2020 1:22 AM ET | September 2, 2020 6:22 AM UTC |
| September Last Quarter | September 10, 2020 5:26 AM ET | September 10, 2020 10:26 AM UTC |
| September New Moon | September 17, 2020 7:00 AM ET | September 17, 2020 12:00 PM UTC |
| September First Quarter | September 23, 2020 9:55 PM ET | September 24, 2020 2:55 AM UTC |
| October Full Moon | October 1, 2020 5:05 PM ET | October 1, 2020 10:05 PM UTC |
| October Last Quarter | October 9, 2020 8:39 PM ET | October 10, 2020 1:39 AM UTC |
| October New Moon | October 16, 2020 3:31 PM ET | October 16, 2020 8:31 PM UTC |
| October First Quarter | October 23, 2020 9:23 AM ET | October 23, 2020 2:23 PM UTC |
| October Blue Moon | October 31, 2020 9:49 AM ET | October 31, 2020 2:49 PM UTC |
| November Last Quarter | November 8, 2020 8:46 AM ET | November 8, 2020 1:46 PM UTC |
| November New Moon | November 15, 2020 12:07 AM ET | November 15, 2020 5:07 AM UTC |
| November First Quarter | November 21, 2020 11:45 PM ET | November 22, 2020 4:45 AM UTC |
| November Full Moon | November 30, 2020 4:30 AM ET | November 30, 2020 9:30 AM UTC |
| December Last Quarter | December 7, 2020 7:37 PM ET | December 8, 2020 12:37 AM UTC |
| December New Moon | December 14, 2020 11:17 AM ET | December 14, 2020 4:17 PM UTC |
| December First Quarter | December 21, 2020 6:41 PM ET | December 21, 2020 11:41 PM UTC |
| December Full Moon | December 29, 2020 10:28 PM ET | December 30, 2020 3:28 AM UTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2020 New Moon Calendar as you back to the year in the past.
How many new moons in 2020?
There were 12 new moons in 2020 with one new moon each month of the year, and most seasons had 3 new moons The Summer 2020 season had four new moons making the August 2020 new moon a seasonal black moon.
When was the first new moon of 2020?
The first new moon of 2020 was on Friday January 24, 2020 4:42 PM ET or 9:42 PM UTC. It was in late-January. It was the second new moon of the Winter 2019-2020 season as the December 2019 new moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
What was the first new moon after the spring equinox 2020?
The first new moon after the Spring Equinox 2020 was on Tuesday March 24, 2020 5:28 AM ET or 10:28 AM UTC. The March 2020 new moon was less than a week after the Spring Equinox.
When was the new moon in January 2020?
The new moon in January 2020 was on Friday January 24, 2020 4:42 PM ET or 9:42 PM UTC. This was the first new moon of 2020 and the second new moon of the Winter 2019-2020 season as the December 2019 new moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the new moon in February 2020?
The new moon in February 2020 was on Sunday February 23, 2020 10:32 AM ET or 3:32 PM UTC. This was the second new moon of the 2020 year and the third new moon of the Winter 2019-2020 season.
When was the new moon in March 2020?
The new moon in March 2020 was on Tuesday March 24, 2020 5:28 AM ET or 10:28 AM UTC. This was the third new moon of the year, and the first new moon of the Spring 2020 season as it occurred less than a week after Spring Equinox 2020.
When was the new moon in April 2020?
The new moon in April 2020 was on Wednesday April 22, 2020 10:26 PM ET or April 23, 2020 3:26 AM UTC. This was the fourth new moon of the year, and the second new moon of the Spring 2020 season.
When was the new moon in May 2020?
The new moon in May 2020 was on Friday May 22, 2020 1:39 PM ET or 6:39 PM UTC. It was the fifth new moon of the year. It was also the third and last new moon of the Spring 2020 season.
When was the new moon in June 2020?
The new moon in June 2020 was on Sunday June 21, 2020 2:41 AM ET or 7:41 AM UTC. It was the sixth new moon of the year. This was the first new moon of the Summer 2020 season as it occurred about a day after the Summer Solstice.
When was the new moon in July 2020?
The new moon in July 2020 was on Monday July 20, 2020 1:33 PM ET or 6:33 PM UTC. It was the seventh new moon of the year. This was also the second new moon of the Summer 2020 season as the June new moon was after the Summer Solstice.
When was the new moon in August 2020?
The new moon in August 2020 was on Tuesday August 18, 2020 10:41 PM ET or August 19, 2020 3:41 AM UTC. It was the eighth new moon of the year. This was the third new moon of the Summer 2020 season. As the Summer season had four new moons that year, the August 2020 new moon was also considered a seasonal black moon.
When was the new moon in September 2020?
The new moon in September 2020 was on Thursday September 17, 2020 7:00 AM ET or 12:00 PM UTC. It was the ninth new moon of the year. This was the fourth and last new moon of the Summer 2020 season.
When was the new moon in October 2020?
The new moon in October 2020 was on Friday October 16, 2020 3:31 PM ET or 8:31 PM UTC. It was the tenth new moon of the year. This was the first new moon of the Fall 2020 season.
When was the new moon in November 2020?
The new moon in November 2020 was on Sunday November 15, 2020 12:07 AM ET or 5:07 AM UTC. It was the eleventh new moon of the year. This was also the second new moon of the Fall 2020 season.
When was the new moon in December 2020?
The new moon in December 2020 was on Monday December 14, 2020 11:17 AM ET or 4:17 PM UTC. It was the twelfth new moon of the year. This was also the third and last new moon of the Fall 2020 season as it was about a week before the Winter season began. There was also a Total Solar Eclipse during the December New Moon, about 2 minutes before the peak.
When were the Spring 2020 new moons?
In Spring 2020, there were 3 new moons. The first was on Tuesday March 24, 2020 5:28 AM ET or 10:28 AM UTC. The second was on Wednesday April 22, 2020 10:26 PM ET or April 23, 2020 3:26 AM UTC. The third was on Friday May 22, 2020 1:39 PM ET or 6:39 PM UTC.
Spring 2020 began with the Vernal Equinox on March 19, 2020 11:50 PM ET or March 20, 2020 4:50 AM UTC, and ended with the Summer Solstice on June 20, 2020 5:43 PM ET or 10:43 PM UTC.
