The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1976. The full moon was on January 16 (Full Wolf Moon), February 15 (Full Snow Moon), March 15 (Full Worm Moon), April 14 (Full Pink Moon), May 13 (Full Flower Moon), June 12 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 11 (Full Buck Moon), August 9 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 8 (Full Harvest Moon), October 8 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 6 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 6 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1976 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 1976 Calendar with lunar eclipses
The full moon calendar with the full moon dates of 1976 with peak times and dates when they occurred in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone adjusted for Daylight Saving Time.
The full moons in 1976 were:
Friday, January 16, 1976
The full moon in January 1976 was on Friday, January 16, 1976 at 11:47 PM. The Full Wolf Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 1975 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The January 16 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
Sunday, February 15, 1976
The full moon in February 1976 was on Sunday, February 15, 1976 at 11:43 AM. The Super Snow Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February 15 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
Monday, March 15, 1976
The full moon in March 1976 was on Monday, March 15, 1976 at 9:53 PM. The Super Worm Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March 15 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
Wednesday, April 14, 1976
The full moon in April 1976 was on Wednesday, April 14, 1976 at 6:49 AM. The Super Pink Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April 14 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
Thursday, May 13, 1976
The full moon in May 1976 was on Thursday, May 13, 1976 at 4:04 PM. The Super Flower Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May 13 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio. The May 1976 Lunar Eclipse on May 13 was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
Saturday, June 12, 1976
The full moon in June 1976 was on Saturday, June 12, 1976 at 12:15 AM. The Super Strawberry Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June 12 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
Sunday, July 11, 1976
The full moon in July 1976 was on Sunday, July 11, 1976 at 9:09 AM. The Full Buck Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July 11 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
Monday, August 9, 1976
The full moon in August 1976 was on Monday, August 9, 1976 at 7:43 PM. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August 9 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
Wednesday, September 8, 1976
The full moon in September 1976 was on Wednesday, September 8, 1976 at 8:52 AM. The Full Harvest Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September 8 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Friday, October 8, 1976
The full moon in October 1976 was on Friday, October 8, 1976 at 12:56 AM. The Full Hunter’s Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October 8 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
Saturday, November 6, 1976
The full moon in November 1976 was on Saturday, November 6, 1976 at 6:15 PM. The Full Beaver Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus. The November 1976 Lunar Eclipse on November 6 was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
Monday, December 6, 1976
The full moon in December 1976 was on Monday, December 6, 1976 at 1:15 PM. The Full Cold Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The December 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini.
What were the Full Moon Names in 1976?
The names of the full moons in 1976 were:
- Full Wolf Moon on January 16, 1976
- Super Snow Moon on February 15, 1976
- Super Worm Moon on March 15, 1976
- Super Pink Moon on April 14, 1976
- Super Flower Moon on May 13, 1976
- Super Strawberry Moon on June 12, 1976
- Full Buck Moon on July 11, 1976
- Full Sturgeon Moon on August 9, 1976
- Full Harvest Moon on September 8, 1976
- Full Hunter’s Moon on October 8, 1976
- Full Beaver Moon on November 6, 1976
- Full Cold Moon on December 6, 1976
When were the first full moons of the 1976 seasons?
In 1976 all of the seasons had three full moons. There was not a seasonal blue moon on the calendar that year.
1976 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1976 equinoxes and solstices were on the following dates:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1976 at 6:49 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1976 at 2:24 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 1976 at 5:49 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 1976 at 12:35 PM
The first full moon of Spring 1976
The first full moon of Spring 1976 was on Wednesday, April 14, 1976 6:49 AM EST. It was the first full moon after the Spring Equinox 1976. The first spring full moon was the April Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon.
The first full moon of Summer 1976
The first full moon of Summer 1976 was on Sunday, July 11, 1976 9:09 AM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Summer Solstice 1976. The first summer full moon was the July Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon.
The first full moon of Autumn 1976
The first full moon of Autumn 1976 was on Friday, October 8, 1976 12:56 AM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox 1976. The first autumn full moon was the October Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon.
The first full moon of Winter 1976-1977
The first full moon of Winter 1976-1977 was on Wednesday, January 5, 1977 7:11 AM EST. It was the first full moon after the Winter Solstice 1977. The first winter full moon was the January Full Moon, also called the Full Wolf Moon.
Moon Phases in 1976 (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 1, 9:40 a.m. | Winter |
| January | First Quarter | Friday, January 9, 7:40 a.m. | Winter |
| January | Full Moon | Friday, January 16, 11:47 p.m. | Winter |
| January | Last Quarter | Friday, January 23, 6:04 p.m. | Winter |
| January | New Moon | Saturday, January 31, 1:20 a.m. | Winter |
| February | First Quarter | Sunday, February 8, 5:05 a.m. | Winter |
| February | Full Moon | Sunday, February 15, 11:43 a.m. | Winter |
| February | Last Quarter | Sunday, February 22, 3:16 a.m. | Winter |
| February | New Moon | Sunday, February 29, 6:25 p.m. | Winter |
| March | First Quarter | Monday, March 8, 11:38 p.m. | Winter |
| March | Full Moon | Monday, March 15, 9:53 p.m. | Winter |
| March | Last Quarter | Monday, March 22, 1:54 p.m. | Spring |
| March | New Moon | Tuesday, March 30, 12:08 p.m. | Spring |
| April | First Quarter | Wednesday, April 7, 2:02 p.m. | Spring |
| April | Full Moon | Wednesday, April 14, 6:49 a.m. | Spring |
| April | Last Quarter | Wednesday, April 21, 2:14 a.m. | Spring |
| April | New Moon | Thursday, April 29, 6:20 a.m. | Spring |
| May | First Quarter | Friday, May 7, 1:17 a.m. | Spring |
| May | Full Moon | Thursday, May 13, 4:04 p.m. | Spring |
| May | Last Quarter | Thursday, May 20, 5:22 p.m. | Spring |
| May | New Moon | Friday, May 28, 9:47 p.m. | Spring |
| June | First Quarter | Saturday, June 5, 8:20 a.m. | Spring |
| June | Full Moon | Saturday, June 12, 12:15 a.m. | Spring |
| June | Last Quarter | Saturday, June 19, 9:15 a.m. | Spring |
| June | New Moon | Sunday, June 27, 10:50 a.m. | Summer |
| July | First Quarter | Sunday, July 4, 1:28 p.m. | Summer |
| July | Full Moon | Sunday, July 11, 9:09 a.m. | Summer |
| July | Last Quarter | Monday, July 19, 2:29 a.m. | Summer |
| July | New Moon | Monday, July 26, 9:39 p.m. | Summer |
| August | First Quarter | Monday, August 2, 6:06 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Full Moon | Monday, August 9, 7:43 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Last Quarter | Tuesday, August 17, 8:13 p.m. | Summer |
| August | New Moon | Wednesday, August 25, 7:01 a.m. | Summer |
| August | First Quarter | Tuesday, August 31, 11:35 p.m. | Summer |
| September | Full Moon | Wednesday, September 8, 8:52 a.m. | Summer |
| September | Last Quarter | Thursday, September 16, 1:20 p.m. | Summer |
| September | New Moon | Thursday, September 23, 3:55 p.m. | Autumn |
| September | First Quarter | Thursday, September 30, 7:12 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | Full Moon | Friday, October 8, 12:56 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | Last Quarter | Saturday, October 16, 4:59 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | New Moon | Saturday, October 23, 1:10 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | First Quarter | Friday, October 29, 6:05 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | Full Moon | Saturday, November 6, 6:15 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | Last Quarter | Sunday, November 14, 5:39 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | New Moon | Sunday, November 21, 10:11 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | First Quarter | Sunday, November 28, 7:59 a.m. | Autumn |
| December | Full Moon | Monday, December 6, 1:15 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | Last Quarter | Tuesday, December 14, 5:14 a.m. | Autumn |
| December | New Moon | Monday, December 20, 9:08 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | First Quarter | Tuesday, December 28, 2:48 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 1976 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1976?
The first full moon of 1976 was on Friday, January 16, 1976 at 11:47 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 1975 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1976?
The last full moon of 1976 was on Monday, December 6, 1976 at 1:15 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 1977 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
1973 Full Moon Calendar
1974 Full Moon Calendar
1975 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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