The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1973. The full moon was on January 18 (Full Wolf Moon), February 17 (Full Snow Moon), March 18 (Full Worm Moon), April 17 (Full Pink Moon), May 17 (Full Flower Moon), June 15 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 15 (Full Buck Moon), August 13 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 12 (Full Harvest Moon), October 11 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 10 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 9 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1973 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 1973 Calendar with lunar eclipses
The full moon calendar with the full moon dates of 1973 with peak times and dates when they occurred in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone adjusted for Daylight Saving Time.
The full moons in 1973 were:
Thursday, January 18, 1973
The full moon in January 1973 was on Thursday, January 18, 1973 at 4:28 PM. The Super Wolf Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 1972 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The January 18 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer. The January 1973 Lunar Eclipse on January 18 was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
Saturday, February 17, 1973
The full moon in February 1973 was on Saturday, February 17, 1973 at 5:07 AM. The Full Snow Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February 17 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
Sunday, March 18, 1973
The full moon in March 1973 was on Sunday, March 18, 1973 at 6:33 PM. The Full Worm Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March 18 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
Tuesday, April 17, 1973
The full moon in April 1973 was on Tuesday, April 17, 1973 at 8:50 AM. The Full Pink Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April 17 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
Thursday, May 17, 1973
The full moon in May 1973 was on Thursday, May 17, 1973 at 12:58 AM. The Full Flower Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May 17 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Friday, June 15, 1973
The full moon in June 1973 was on Friday, June 15, 1973 at 4:35 PM. The Full Strawberry Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June 15 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June 1973 Lunar Eclipse on June 15 was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
Sunday, July 15, 1973
The full moon in July 1973 was on Sunday, July 15, 1973 at 7:56 AM. The Full Buck Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July 15 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn. The July 1973 Lunar Eclipse on July 15 was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
Monday, August 13, 1973
The full moon in August 1973 was on Monday, August 13, 1973 at 10:17 PM. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August 13 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
Wednesday, September 12, 1973
The full moon in September 1973 was on Wednesday, September 12, 1973 at 11:16 AM. The Full Harvest Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September 12 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Thursday, October 11, 1973
The full moon in October 1973 was on Thursday, October 11, 1973 at 11:09 PM. The Full Hunter’s Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October 11 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
Saturday, November 10, 1973
The full moon in November 1973 was on Saturday, November 10, 1973 at 9:27 AM. The Super Beaver Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November 10 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
Sunday, December 9, 1973
The full moon in December 1973 was on Sunday, December 9, 1973 at 8:35 PM. The Super Cold Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The December 9 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini. The December 1973 Lunar Eclipse on December 9 was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
What were the Full Moon Names in 1973?
The names of the full moons in 1973 were:
- Full Snow Moon on February 17, 1973
- Full Worm Moon on March 18, 1973
- Full Pink Moon on April 17, 1973
- Full Flower Moon on May 17, 1973
- Full Strawberry Moon on June 15, 1973
- Full Buck Moon on July 15, 1973
- Full Sturgeon Moon on August 13, 1973
- Full Harvest Moon on September 12, 1973
- Full Hunter’s Moon on October 11, 1973
- Super Beaver Moon on November 10, 1973
- Super Cold Moon on December 9, 1973
When were the first full moons of the 1973 seasons?
In 1973 all of the seasons had three full moons. There was not a seasonal blue moon on the calendar that year.
1973 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1973 equinoxes and solstices were on the following dates:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1973 at 1:12 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1973 at 9:00 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 1973 at 12:21 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 1973 at 7:08 PM
The first full moon of Spring 1973
The first full moon of Spring 1973 was on Tuesday, April 17, 1973 8:50 AM EST. It was the first full moon after the Spring Equinox 1973. The first spring full moon was the April Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon.
The first full moon of Summer 1973
The first full moon of Summer 1973 was on Sunday, July 15, 1973 7:56 AM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Summer Solstice 1973. The first summer full moon was the July Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon.
The first full moon of Autumn 1973
The first full moon of Autumn 1973 was on Thursday, October 11, 1973 11:09 PM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox 1973. The first autumn full moon was the October Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon.
The first full moon of Winter 1973-1974
The first full moon of Winter 1973-1974 was on Tuesday, January 8, 1974 7:36 AM EST. It was the first full moon after the Winter Solstice 1974. The first winter full moon was the January Full Moon, also called the Full Wolf Moon.
Moon Phases in 1973 (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 | Thursday, January 4, 10:42 a.m. | Winter |
| January | First Quarter | Friday, January 12, 12:27 a.m. | Winter |
| January | Full Moon | Thursday, January 18, 4:28 p.m. | Winter |
| January | Last Quarter | Friday, January 26, 1:05 a.m. | Winter |
| February | New Moon | Saturday, February 3, 4:23 a.m. | Winter |
| February | First Quarter | Saturday, February 10, 9:06 a.m. | Winter |
| February | Full Moon | Saturday, February 17, 5:07 a.m. | Winter |
| February | Last Quarter | Saturday, February 24, 10:10 p.m. | Winter |
| March | New Moon | Sunday, March 4, 7:07 p.m. | Winter |
| March | First Quarter | Sunday, March 11, 4:26 p.m. | Winter |
| March | Full Moon | Sunday, March 18, 6:33 p.m. | Winter |
| March | Last Quarter | Monday, March 26, 6:46 p.m. | Spring |
| April | New Moon | Tuesday, April 3, 6:45 a.m. | Spring |
| April | First Quarter | Monday, April 9, 11:28 p.m. | Spring |
| April | Full Moon | Tuesday, April 17, 8:50 a.m. | Spring |
| April | Last Quarter | Wednesday, April 25, 12:59 p.m. | Spring |
| May | New Moon | Wednesday, May 2, 4:55 p.m. | Spring |
| May | First Quarter | Wednesday, May 9, 8:07 a.m. | Spring |
| May | Full Moon | Thursday, May 17, 12:58 a.m. | Spring |
| May | Last Quarter | Friday, May 25, 4:40 a.m. | Spring |
| June | New Moon | Friday, June 1, 12:34 a.m. | Spring |
| June | First Quarter | Thursday, June 7, 5:11 p.m. | Spring |
| June | Full Moon | Friday, June 15, 4:35 p.m. | Spring |
| June | Last Quarter | Saturday, June 23, 3:45 p.m. | Summer |
| June | New Moon | Saturday, June 30, 7:39 a.m. | Summer |
| July | First Quarter | Saturday, July 7, 4:26 a.m. | Summer |
| July | Full Moon | Sunday, July 15, 7:56 a.m. | Summer |
| July | Last Quarter | Sunday, July 22, 11:58 p.m. | Summer |
| July | New Moon | Sunday, July 29, 2:59 p.m. | Summer |
| August | First Quarter | Sunday, August 5, 6:27 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Full Moon | Monday, August 13, 10:17 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Last Quarter | Tuesday, August 21, 6:22 a.m. | Summer |
| August | New Moon | Monday, August 27, 11:25 p.m. | Summer |
| September | First Quarter | Tuesday, September 4, 11:22 a.m. | Summer |
| September | Full Moon | Wednesday, September 12, 11:16 a.m. | Summer |
| September | Last Quarter | Wednesday, September 19, 12:11 p.m. | Summer |
| September | New Moon | Wednesday, September 26, 9:54 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | First Quarter | Thursday, October 4, 6:32 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | Full Moon | Thursday, October 11, 11:09 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | Last Quarter | Thursday, October 18, 6:33 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | New Moon | Thursday, October 25, 11:16 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | First Quarter | Saturday, November 3, 1:29 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | Full Moon | Saturday, November 10, 9:27 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | Last Quarter | Saturday, November 17, 1:35 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | New Moon | Saturday, November 24, 2:55 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | First Quarter | Sunday, December 2, 8:29 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | Full Moon | Sunday, December 9, 8:35 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | Last Quarter | Sunday, December 16, 12:13 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | New Moon | Monday, December 24, 10:07 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 1973 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1973?
The first full moon of 1973 was on Thursday, January 18, 1973 at 4:28 p.m. It was called the Full Wolf Moon as it was the January Full Moon. It was the first full moon of Winter because the December 1972 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1973?
The last full moon of 1973 was on Sunday, December 9, 1973 at 8:35 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 1974 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
1972 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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