The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1970. The full moon was on January 22 (Full Wolf Moon), February 21 (Full Snow Moon), March 22 (Full Worm Moon), April 21 (Full Pink Moon), May 20 (Full Flower Moon), June 19 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 18 (Full Buck Moon), August 16 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 15 (Full Harvest Moon), October 14 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 13 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 12 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1970 below including the traditional moon names and other celestial events that occurred during the full moon. Dates are listed based on US Eastern Time.
A full moon happens every 29.53 days on average, about once a month. Each year has 12 or 13 full moons depending on how the lunar calendar aligns to the monthly calendar. The time represents the moment that the full moon is at its fullest.
Full Moon 1970 Calendar with lunar eclipses
The full moon calendar with the full moon dates of 1970 with peak times and dates when they occurred in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone adjusted for Daylight Saving Time.
The full moons in 1970 were:
Thursday, January 22, 1970
The full moon in January 1970 was on Thursday, January 22, 1970 at 7:55 AM. The Full Wolf Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 1969 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The January 22 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
Saturday, February 21, 1970
The full moon in February 1970 was on Saturday, February 21, 1970 at 3:19 AM. The Full Snow Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The February 21 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo. The February 1970 Lunar Eclipse on February 21 was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
Sunday, March 22, 1970
The full moon in March 1970 was on Sunday, March 22, 1970 at 8:52 PM. The Full Worm Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The March 22 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
Tuesday, April 21, 1970
The full moon in April 1970 was on Tuesday, April 21, 1970 at 11:21 AM. The Full Pink Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The April 21 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Wednesday, May 20, 1970
The full moon in May 1970 was on Wednesday, May 20, 1970 at 11:38 PM. The Full Flower Moon was the third full moon of Spring. The May 20 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Friday, June 19, 1970
The full moon in June 1970 was on Friday, June 19, 1970 at 8:27 AM. The Super Strawberry Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June 19 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
Saturday, July 18, 1970
The full moon in July 1970 was on Saturday, July 18, 1970 at 3:58 PM. The Super Buck Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July 18 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
Sunday, August 16, 1970
The full moon in August 1970 was on Sunday, August 16, 1970 at 11:15 PM. The Super Sturgeon Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August 16 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius. The August 1970 Lunar Eclipse on August 16 was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
Tuesday, September 15, 1970
The full moon in September 1970 was on Tuesday, September 15, 1970 at 7:09 AM. The Super Harvest Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September 15 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Wednesday, October 14, 1970
The full moon in October 1970 was on Wednesday, October 14, 1970 at 4:21 PM. The Super Hunter’s Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October 14 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
Friday, November 13, 1970
The full moon in November 1970 was on Friday, November 13, 1970 at 2:28 AM. The Full Beaver Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November 13 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
Saturday, December 12, 1970
The full moon in December 1970 was on Saturday, December 12, 1970 at 4:03 PM. The Full Cold Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The December 12 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini.
What were the Full Moon Names in 1970?
The names of the full moons in 1970 were:
- Full Wolf Moon on January 22, 1970
- Full Snow Moon on February 21, 1970
- Full Worm Moon on March 22, 1970
- Full Pink Moon on April 21, 1970
- Full Flower Moon on May 20, 1970
- Super Strawberry Moon on June 19, 1970
- Super Buck Moon on July 18, 1970
- Super Sturgeon Moon on August 16, 1970
- Super Harvest Moon on September 15, 1970
- Super Hunter’s Moon on October 14, 1970
- Full Beaver Moon on November 13, 1970
- Full Cold Moon on December 12, 1970
When were the first full moons of the 1970 seasons?
In 1970 all of the seasons had three full moons, except for spring which had four. There was a seasonal blue moon on the calendar that year.
1970 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1970 equinoxes and solstices were on the following dates:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1970 at 7:57 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1970 at 3:43 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 1970 at 7:00 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 22, 1970 at 1:36 AM
The first full moon of Spring 1970
The first full moon of Spring 1970 was on Sunday, March 22, 1970 8:52 PM EST. It was the first full moon after the Spring Equinox 1970. The first spring full moon was the March Full Moon, also called the Full Worm Moon.
The first full moon of Summer 1970
The first full moon of Summer 1970 was on Saturday, July 18, 1970 3:58 PM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Summer Solstice 1970. The first summer full moon was the July Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon.
The first full moon of Autumn 1970
The first full moon of Autumn 1970 was on Wednesday, October 14, 1970 4:21 PM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox 1970. The first autumn full moon was the October Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon.
The first full moon of Winter 1970-1971
The first full moon of Winter 1970-1971 was on Monday, January 11, 1971 8:20 AM EST. It was the first full moon after the Winter Solstice 1971. The first winter full moon was the January Full Moon, also called the Full Wolf Moon.
Moon Phases in 1970 (Lunar Calendar)
Each month, there are typically four moon phases; occasionally, the calendar aligns to have five.
| Month | Moon Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | New Moon | Wednesday, January 7, 3:35 p.m. | Winter |
| January | First Quarter | Wednesday, January 14, 8:18 a.m. | Winter |
| January | Full Moon | Thursday, January 22, 7:55 a.m. | Winter |
| January | Last Quarter | Friday, January 30, 9:38 a.m. | Winter |
| February | New Moon | Friday, February 6, 2:13 a.m. | Winter |
| February | First Quarter | Thursday, February 12, 11:10 p.m. | Winter |
| February | Full Moon | Saturday, February 21, 3:19 a.m. | Winter |
| February | Last Quarter | Saturday, February 28, 9:33 p.m. | Winter |
| March | New Moon | Saturday, March 7, 12:42 p.m. | Winter |
| March | First Quarter | Saturday, March 14, 4:16 p.m. | Winter |
| March | Full Moon | Sunday, March 22, 8:52 p.m. | Spring |
| March | Last Quarter | Monday, March 30, 6:04 a.m. | Spring |
| April | New Moon | Sunday, April 5, 11:09 p.m. | Spring |
| April | First Quarter | Monday, April 13, 10:44 a.m. | Spring |
| April | Full Moon | Tuesday, April 21, 11:21 a.m. | Spring |
| April | Last Quarter | Tuesday, April 28, 1:18 p.m. | Spring |
| May | New Moon | Tuesday, May 5, 10:51 a.m. | Spring |
| May | First Quarter | Wednesday, May 13, 6:26 a.m. | Spring |
| May | Full Moon | Wednesday, May 20, 11:38 p.m. | Spring |
| May | Last Quarter | Wednesday, May 27, 6:32 p.m. | Spring |
| June | New Moon | Wednesday, June 3, 10:21 p.m. | Spring |
| June | First Quarter | Friday, June 12, 12:06 a.m. | Spring |
| June | Full Moon | Friday, June 19, 8:27 a.m. | Spring |
| June | Last Quarter | Friday, June 26, 12:01 a.m. | Summer |
| July | New Moon | Friday, July 3, 11:18 a.m. | Summer |
| July | First Quarter | Saturday, July 11, 3:43 p.m. | Summer |
| July | Full Moon | Saturday, July 18, 3:58 p.m. | Summer |
| July | Last Quarter | Saturday, July 25, 7:00 a.m. | Summer |
| August | New Moon | Sunday, August 2, 1:58 a.m. | Summer |
| August | First Quarter | Monday, August 10, 4:50 a.m. | Summer |
| August | Full Moon | Sunday, August 16, 11:15 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Last Quarter | Sunday, August 23, 4:35 p.m. | Summer |
| August | New Moon | Monday, August 31, 6:01 p.m. | Summer |
| September | First Quarter | Tuesday, September 8, 3:38 p.m. | Summer |
| September | Full Moon | Tuesday, September 15, 7:09 a.m. | Summer |
| September | Last Quarter | Tuesday, September 22, 5:42 a.m. | Summer |
| September | New Moon | Wednesday, September 30, 10:31 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | First Quarter | Thursday, October 8, 12:43 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | Full Moon | Wednesday, October 14, 4:21 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | Last Quarter | Wednesday, October 21, 10:47 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | New Moon | Friday, October 30, 1:28 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | First Quarter | Friday, November 6, 7:47 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | Full Moon | Friday, November 13, 2:28 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | Last Quarter | Friday, November 20, 6:13 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | New Moon | Saturday, November 28, 4:14 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | First Quarter | Saturday, December 5, 3:36 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | Full Moon | Saturday, December 12, 4:03 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | Last Quarter | Sunday, December 20, 4:09 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | New Moon | Monday, December 28, 5:43 a.m. | Winter |
What are the phases of the moon?
The four primary phases are the new moon, the first quarter, the full moon, and the last quarter. The minor phases are the waxing crescent, the waxing gibbous, the waning gibbous, and the waning crescent.
The lunar month lasts an average of 29.53 days and begins with the new moon. The first quarter moon occurs between the new moon and the full moon.
A full moon occurs in the middle of the lunar month when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. The last quarter moon occurs after the full moon and before the next new moon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 1970 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1970?
The first full moon of 1970 was on Thursday, January 22, 1970 at 7:55 a.m. It was called the Full Wolf Moon as it was the January Full Moon. It was the second full moon of Winter because the December 1969 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1970?
The last full moon of 1970 was on Saturday, December 12, 1970 at 4:03 p.m. It was called the Full Cold Moon. The December Full Moon was also the last full moon of Autumn as it occurred before the Winter Solstice. The January 1971 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
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1972 Full Moon Calendar
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1977 Full Moon Calendar
1978 Full Moon Calendar
1979 Full Moon Calendar
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The dates and times provided by NASA for the United States (USA) Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) timezones. Also below is the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time for reference. This was previously referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Since your local timezone may be different, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.
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