The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1972. The full moon was on January 30 (Full Wolf Moon), February 28 (Full Snow Moon), March 29 (Full Worm Moon), April 28 (Full Pink Moon), May 28 (Full Flower Moon), June 26 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 26 (Full Buck Moon), August 24 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 23 (Full Harvest Moon), October 22 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 20 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 20 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1972 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 1972 Calendar with lunar eclipses
The full moon calendar with the full moon dates of 1972 with peak times and dates when they occurred in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone adjusted for Daylight Saving Time.
The full moons in 1972 were:
Sunday, January 30, 1972
The full moon in January 1972 was on Sunday, January 30, 1972 at 5:58 AM. The Wolf Blood Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 1971 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The January 30 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo. The January 1972 Lunar Eclipse on January 30 was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
Monday, February 28, 1972
The full moon in February 1972 was on Monday, February 28, 1972 at 10:12 PM. The Full Snow Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The February 28 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
Wednesday, March 29, 1972
The full moon in March 1972 was on Wednesday, March 29, 1972 at 3:05 PM. The Full Worm Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The March 29 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
Friday, April 28, 1972
The full moon in April 1972 was on Friday, April 28, 1972 at 7:44 AM. The Full Pink Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The April 28 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Sunday, May 28, 1972
The full moon in May 1972 was on Sunday, May 28, 1972 at 12:28 AM. The Full Flower Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The May 28 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
Monday, June 26, 1972
The full moon in June 1972 was on Monday, June 26, 1972 at 2:46 PM. The Full Strawberry Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The June 26 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
Wednesday, July 26, 1972
The full moon in July 1972 was on Wednesday, July 26, 1972 at 3:24 AM. The Full Buck Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The July 26 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius. The July 1972 Lunar Eclipse on July 26 was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
Thursday, August 24, 1972
The full moon in August 1972 was on Thursday, August 24, 1972 at 2:22 PM. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The August 24 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Saturday, September 23, 1972
The full moon in September 1972 was on Saturday, September 23, 1972 at 12:07 AM. The Super Harvest Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The September 23 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Sunday, October 22, 1972
The full moon in October 1972 was on Sunday, October 22, 1972 at 9:25 AM. The Super Hunter’s Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The October 22 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
Monday, November 20, 1972
The full moon in November 1972 was on Monday, November 20, 1972 at 6:07 PM. The Super Beaver Moon was the third full moon of Autumn. The November 20 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
Wednesday, December 20, 1972
The full moon in December 1972 was on Wednesday, December 20, 1972 at 4:45 AM. The Super Cold Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The December 20 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini.
What were the Full Moon Names in 1972?
The names of the full moons in 1972 were:
- Wolf Blood Moon on January 30, 1972
- Full Snow Moon on February 28, 1972
- Full Worm Moon on March 29, 1972
- Full Pink Moon on April 28, 1972
- Full Flower Moon on May 28, 1972
- Full Strawberry Moon on June 26, 1972
- Full Buck Moon on July 26, 1972
- Full Sturgeon Moon on August 24, 1972
- Super Harvest Moon on September 23, 1972
- Super Hunter’s Moon on October 22, 1972
- Super Beaver Moon on November 20, 1972
- Super Cold Moon on December 20, 1972
When were the first full moons of the 1972 seasons?
In 1972 all of the seasons had three full moons, except for autumn which had four. There was a seasonal blue moon on the calendar that year.
1972 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1972 equinoxes and solstices were on the following dates:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1972 at 7:21 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1972 at 3:05 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 1972 at 6:32 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 1972 at 1:13 PM
The first full moon of Spring 1972
The first full moon of Spring was on Wednesday, March 29, 1972 3:05 PM EST. It was the first full moon after the Spring Equinox 1972. The first spring full moon was the March Full Moon, also called the Full Worm Moon.
The first full moon of Summer 1972
The first full moon of Summer was on Monday, June 26, 1972 2:46 PM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Summer Solstice 1972. The first summer full moon was the June Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon.
The first full moon of Autumn 1972
The first full moon of Autumn was on Saturday, September 23, 1972 12:07 AM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox 1972. The first autumn full moon was the September Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon.
The first full moon of Winter 1972-1973
The first full moon of Winter 1972-1973 was on Thursday, January 18, 1973 4:28 PM EST. It was the first full moon after the Winter Solstice 1973. The first winter full moon was the January Full Moon, also called the Full Wolf Moon.
Moon Phases in 1972 (Lunar Calendar)
Each month, there are typically four moon phases; occasionally, the calendar aligns to have five.
| Month | Moon Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Last Quarter | Saturday, January 8, 8:31 a.m. | Winter |
| January | New Moon | Sunday, January 16, 5:52 a.m. | Winter |
| January | First Quarter | Sunday, January 23, 4:29 a.m. | Winter |
| January | Full Moon | Sunday, January 30, 5:58 a.m. | Winter |
| February | Last Quarter | Monday, February 7, 6:11 a.m. | Winter |
| February | New Moon | Monday, February 14, 7:29 p.m. | Winter |
| February | First Quarter | Monday, February 21, 12:20 p.m. | Winter |
| February | Full Moon | Monday, February 28, 10:12 p.m. | Winter |
| March | Last Quarter | Wednesday, March 8, 2:05 a.m. | Winter |
| March | New Moon | Wednesday, March 15, 6:35 a.m. | Winter |
| March | First Quarter | Tuesday, March 21, 9:12 p.m. | Spring |
| March | Full Moon | Wednesday, March 29, 3:05 p.m. | Spring |
| April | Last Quarter | Thursday, April 6, 6:44 p.m. | Spring |
| April | New Moon | Thursday, April 13, 3:31 p.m. | Spring |
| April | First Quarter | Thursday, April 20, 7:45 a.m. | Spring |
| April | Full Moon | Friday, April 28, 7:44 a.m. | Spring |
| May | Last Quarter | Saturday, May 6, 8:26 a.m. | Spring |
| May | New Moon | Saturday, May 13, 12:08 a.m. | Spring |
| May | First Quarter | Friday, May 19, 9:16 p.m. | Spring |
| May | Full Moon | Sunday, May 28, 12:28 a.m. | Spring |
| June | Last Quarter | Sunday, June 4, 5:21 p.m. | Spring |
| June | New Moon | Sunday, June 11, 7:30 a.m. | Spring |
| June | First Quarter | Sunday, June 18, 11:41 a.m. | Spring |
| June | Full Moon | Monday, June 26, 2:46 p.m. | Summer |
| July | Last Quarter | Monday, July 3, 11:25 p.m. | Summer |
| July | New Moon | Monday, July 10, 3:39 p.m. | Summer |
| July | First Quarter | Tuesday, July 18, 3:46 a.m. | Summer |
| July | Full Moon | Wednesday, July 26, 3:24 a.m. | Summer |
| August | Last Quarter | Wednesday, August 2, 4:02 a.m. | Summer |
| August | New Moon | Wednesday, August 9, 1:26 a.m. | Summer |
| August | First Quarter | Wednesday, August 16, 9:09 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Full Moon | Thursday, August 24, 2:22 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Last Quarter | Thursday, August 31, 8:48 a.m. | Summer |
| September | New Moon | Thursday, September 7, 1:28 p.m. | Summer |
| September | First Quarter | Friday, September 15, 3:13 p.m. | Summer |
| September | Full Moon | Saturday, September 23, 12:07 a.m. | Autumn |
| September | Last Quarter | Friday, September 29, 3:16 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | New Moon | Saturday, October 7, 4:08 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | First Quarter | Sunday, October 15, 8:55 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | Full Moon | Sunday, October 22, 9:25 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | Last Quarter | Sunday, October 29, 12:41 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | New Moon | Sunday, November 5, 8:21 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | First Quarter | Tuesday, November 14, 12:01 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | Full Moon | Monday, November 20, 6:07 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | Last Quarter | Monday, November 27, 12:45 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | New Moon | Tuesday, December 5, 3:24 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | First Quarter | Wednesday, December 13, 1:36 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | Full Moon | Wednesday, December 20, 4:45 a.m. | Autumn |
| December | Last Quarter | Wednesday, December 27, 5:28 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 1972 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1972?
The first full moon of 1972 was on Sunday, January 30, 1972 at 5:58 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 1971 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1972?
The last full moon of 1972 was on Wednesday, December 20, 1972 at 4:45 a.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 1973 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
And if you’re interested in more calendars from this decade, check these out
1970 Full Moon Calendar
1971 Full Moon Calendar
1973 Full Moon Calendar
1974 Full Moon Calendar
1975 Full Moon Calendar
1976 Full Moon Calendar
1977 Full Moon Calendar
1978 Full Moon Calendar
1979 Full Moon Calendar
Sources
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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