The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1974. The full moon was on January 8 (Full Wolf Moon), February 6 (Full Snow Moon), March 8 (Full Worm Moon), April 6 (Full Pink Moon), May 6 (Full Flower Moon), June 4 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 4 (Full Buck Moon), August 2 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 1 (Full Corn Moon), October 1 (Full Harvest Moon), October 30 (Full Blue Moon), November 29 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 28 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1974 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 1974 Calendar with lunar eclipses
The full moon calendar with the full moon dates of 1974 with peak times and dates when they occurred in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone adjusted for Daylight Saving Time.
The full moons in 1974 were:
Tuesday, January 8, 1974
The full moon in January 1974 was on Tuesday, January 8, 1974 at 7:36 AM. The Super Wolf Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 1973 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The January 8 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
Wednesday, February 6, 1974
The full moon in February 1974 was on Wednesday, February 6, 1974 at 6:24 PM. The Super Snow Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
Friday, March 8, 1974
The full moon in March 1974 was on Friday, March 8, 1974 at 6:03 AM. The Super Worm Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March 8 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
Saturday, April 6, 1974
The full moon in April 1974 was on Saturday, April 6, 1974 at 5:00 PM. The Full Pink Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
Monday, May 6, 1974
The full moon in May 1974 was on Monday, May 6, 1974 at 4:54 AM. The Full Flower Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Tuesday, June 4, 1974
The full moon in June 1974 was on Tuesday, June 4, 1974 at 6:10 PM. The Full Strawberry Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June 4 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June 1974 Lunar Eclipse on June 4 was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
Thursday, July 4, 1974
The full moon in July 1974 was on Thursday, July 4, 1974 at 8:40 AM. The Full Buck Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July 4 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
Friday, August 2, 1974
The full moon in August 1974 was on Friday, August 2, 1974 at 11:57 PM. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August 2 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
Sunday, September 1, 1974
The full moon in September 1974 was on Sunday, September 1, 1974 at 3:25 PM. The Full Corn Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September 1 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Tuesday, October 1, 1974
The full moon in October 1974 was on Tuesday, October 1, 1974 at 6:38 AM. The Full Harvest Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October 1 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
Wednesday, October 30, 1974
The blue moon in October 1974 was on Wednesday, October 30, 1974 at 8:19 PM. The Full Blue Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The October 30 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
Friday, November 29, 1974
The full moon in November 1974 was on Friday, November 29, 1974 at 10:10 AM. The Beaver Blood Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The November 29 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini. The November 1974 Lunar Eclipse on November 29 was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
Saturday, December 28, 1974
The full moon in December 1974 was on Saturday, December 28, 1974 at 10:51 PM. The Super Cold Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 28 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
What were the Full Moon Names in 1974?
The names of the full moons in 1974 were:
- Super Wolf Moon on January 8, 1974
- Super Snow Moon on February 6, 1974
- Super Worm Moon on March 8, 1974
- Full Pink Moon on April 6, 1974
- Full Flower Moon on May 6, 1974
- Full Strawberry Moon on June 4, 1974
- Full Buck Moon on July 4, 1974
- Full Sturgeon Moon on August 2, 1974
- Full Corn Moon on September 1, 1974
- Full Harvest Moon on October 1, 1974
- Full Blue Moon on October 30, 1974
- Beaver Blood Moon on November 29, 1974
- Super Cold Moon on December 28, 1974
When were the first full moons of the 1974 seasons?
In 1974 all of the seasons had three full moons. There was not a seasonal blue moon on the calendar that year.
1974 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1974 equinoxes and solstices were on the following dates:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1974 at 8:06 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1974 at 2:37 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 1974 at 5:59 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 22, 1974 at 12:56 AM
The first full moon of Spring 1974
The first full moon of Spring 1974 was on Saturday, April 6, 1974 5:00 PM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Spring Equinox 1974. The first spring full moon was the April Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon.
The first full moon of Summer 1974
The first full moon of Summer 1974 was on Thursday, July 4, 1974 8:40 AM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Summer Solstice 1974. The first summer full moon was the July Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon.
The first full moon of Autumn 1974
The first full moon of Autumn 1974 was on Tuesday, October 1, 1974 6:38 AM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox 1974. The first autumn full moon was the October Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon.
The first full moon of Winter 1974-1975
The first full moon of Winter 1974-1975 was on Saturday, December 28, 1974 10:51 PM EST. It was the first full moon after the Winter Solstice 1974. The first winter full moon was the December Full Moon, also called the Full Cold Moon.
Moon Phases in 1974 (Lunar Calendar)
Each month, there are typically four moon phases; occasionally, the calendar aligns to have five.
| Month | Moon Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | First Quarter | Tuesday, January 1, 1:06 p.m. | Winter |
| January | Full Moon | Tuesday, January 8, 7:36 a.m. | Winter |
| January | Last Quarter | Tuesday, January 15, 2:04 a.m. | Winter |
| January | New Moon | Wednesday, January 23, 6:02 a.m. | Winter |
| January | First Quarter | Thursday, January 31, 2:39 a.m. | Winter |
| February | Full Moon | Wednesday, February 6, 6:24 p.m. | Winter |
| February | Last Quarter | Wednesday, February 13, 7:04 p.m. | Winter |
| February | New Moon | Friday, February 22, 12:34 a.m. | Winter |
| March | First Quarter | Friday, March 1, 2:03 p.m. | Winter |
| March | Full Moon | Friday, March 8, 6:03 a.m. | Winter |
| March | Last Quarter | Friday, March 15, 3:15 p.m. | Winter |
| March | New Moon | Saturday, March 23, 5:24 p.m. | Spring |
| March | First Quarter | Saturday, March 30, 9:44 p.m. | Spring |
| April | Full Moon | Saturday, April 6, 5:00 p.m. | Spring |
| April | Last Quarter | Sunday, April 14, 10:57 a.m. | Spring |
| April | New Moon | Monday, April 22, 6:16 a.m. | Spring |
| April | First Quarter | Monday, April 29, 3:39 a.m. | Spring |
| May | Full Moon | Monday, May 6, 4:54 a.m. | Spring |
| May | Last Quarter | Tuesday, May 14, 5:29 a.m. | Spring |
| May | New Moon | Tuesday, May 21, 4:34 p.m. | Spring |
| May | First Quarter | Tuesday, May 28, 9:03 a.m. | Spring |
| June | Full Moon | Tuesday, June 4, 6:10 p.m. | Spring |
| June | Last Quarter | Wednesday, June 12, 9:45 p.m. | Spring |
| June | New Moon | Thursday, June 20, 12:56 a.m. | Spring |
| June | First Quarter | Wednesday, June 26, 3:20 p.m. | Summer |
| July | Full Moon | Thursday, July 4, 8:40 a.m. | Summer |
| July | Last Quarter | Friday, July 12, 11:28 a.m. | Summer |
| July | New Moon | Friday, July 19, 8:06 a.m. | Summer |
| July | First Quarter | Thursday, July 25, 11:51 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Full Moon | Friday, August 2, 11:57 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Last Quarter | Saturday, August 10, 10:46 p.m. | Summer |
| August | New Moon | Saturday, August 17, 3:01 p.m. | Summer |
| August | First Quarter | Saturday, August 24, 11:38 a.m. | Summer |
| September | Full Moon | Sunday, September 1, 3:25 p.m. | Summer |
| September | Last Quarter | Monday, September 9, 8:01 a.m. | Summer |
| September | New Moon | Sunday, September 15, 10:45 p.m. | Summer |
| September | First Quarter | Monday, September 23, 3:08 a.m. | Summer |
| October | Full Moon | Tuesday, October 1, 6:38 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | Last Quarter | Tuesday, October 8, 3:46 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | New Moon | Tuesday, October 15, 8:25 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | First Quarter | Tuesday, October 22, 9:53 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | Full Moon | Wednesday, October 30, 8:19 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | Last Quarter | Wednesday, November 6, 9:47 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | New Moon | Wednesday, November 13, 7:53 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | First Quarter | Thursday, November 21, 5:40 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | Full Moon | Friday, November 29, 10:10 a.m. | Autumn |
| December | Last Quarter | Friday, December 6, 5:10 a.m. | Autumn |
| December | New Moon | Friday, December 13, 11:25 a.m. | Autumn |
| December | First Quarter | Saturday, December 21, 2:43 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | Full Moon | Saturday, December 28, 10:51 p.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 1974 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1974?
The first full moon of 1974 was on Tuesday, January 8, 1974 at 7:36 a.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 1973 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1974?
The last full moon of 1974 was on Saturday, December 28, 1974 at 10:51 p.m. It was called the Full Cold Moon. The December Full Moon was also the first full moon of Winter as it occurred after the Winter Solstice. The January 1975 Full Moon was the second 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
1973 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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