The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1977. The full moon was on January 5 (Full Wolf Moon), February 3 (Full Snow Moon), March 5 (Full Worm Moon), April 3 (Full Pink Moon), May 3 (Full Flower Moon), June 1 (Full Strawberry Moon), June 30 (Full Blue Moon), July 30 (Full Buck Moon), August 28 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 27 (Full Harvest Moon), October 26 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 25 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 25 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1977 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 1977 Calendar with lunar eclipses
The full moon calendar with the full moon dates of 1977 with peak times and dates when they occurred in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone adjusted for Daylight Saving Time.
The full moons in 1977 were:
Wednesday, January 5, 1977
The full moon in January 1977 was on Wednesday, January 5, 1977 at 7:11 AM. The Full Wolf Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 1976 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The January 5 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
Thursday, February 3, 1977
The full moon in February 1977 was on Thursday, February 3, 1977 at 10:56 PM. The Full Snow Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February 3 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
Saturday, March 5, 1977
The full moon in March 1977 was on Saturday, March 5, 1977 at 12:13 PM. The Full Worm Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March 5 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
Sunday, April 3, 1977
The full moon in April 1977 was on Sunday, April 3, 1977 at 11:09 PM. The Super Pink Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April 3 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra. The April 1977 Lunar Eclipse on April 3 was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
Tuesday, May 3, 1977
The full moon in May 1977 was on Tuesday, May 3, 1977 at 9:03 AM. The Super Flower Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May 3 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Wednesday, June 1, 1977
The full moon in June 1977 was on Wednesday, June 1, 1977 at 4:31 PM. The Super Strawberry Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June 1 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
Thursday, June 30, 1977
The blue moon in June 1977 was on Thursday, June 30, 1977 at 11:24 PM. The Super Blue Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The June 30 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
Saturday, July 30, 1977
The full moon in July 1977 was on Saturday, July 30, 1977 at 6:52 AM. The Super Buck Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The July 30 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
Sunday, August 28, 1977
The full moon in August 1977 was on Sunday, August 28, 1977 at 4:10 PM. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The August 28 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Tuesday, September 27, 1977
The full moon in September 1977 was on Tuesday, September 27, 1977 at 4:17 AM. The Full Harvest Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The September 27 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries. The September 1977 Lunar Eclipse on September 27 was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
Wednesday, October 26, 1977
The full moon in October 1977 was on Wednesday, October 26, 1977 at 7:35 PM. The Full Hunter’s Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The October 26 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
Friday, November 25, 1977
The full moon in November 1977 was on Friday, November 25, 1977 at 12:31 PM. The Full Beaver Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The November 25 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini.
Sunday, December 25, 1977
The full moon in December 1977 was on Sunday, December 25, 1977 at 7:49 AM. The Full Cold Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 25 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
What were the Full Moon Names in 1977?
The names of the full moons in 1977 were:
- Full Wolf Moon on January 5, 1977
- Full Snow Moon on February 3, 1977
- Full Worm Moon on March 5, 1977
- Super Pink Moon on April 3, 1977
- Super Flower Moon on May 3, 1977
- Super Strawberry Moon on June 1, 1977
- Super Blue Moon on June 30, 1977
- Super Buck Moon on July 30, 1977
- Full Sturgeon Moon on August 28, 1977
- Full Harvest Moon on September 27, 1977
- Full Hunter’s Moon on October 26, 1977
- Full Beaver Moon on November 25, 1977
- Full Cold Moon on December 25, 1977
When were the first full moons of the 1977 seasons?
In 1977 all of the seasons had three full moons. There was not a seasonal blue moon on the calendar that year.
1977 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1977 equinoxes and solstices were on the following dates:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1977 at 12:43 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1977 at 8:14 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 1977 at 11:29 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 1977 at 6:23 PM
The first full moon of Spring 1977
The first full moon of Spring 1977 was on Sunday, April 3, 1977 11:09 PM EST. It was the first full moon after the Spring Equinox 1977. The first spring full moon was the April Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon.
The first full moon of Summer 1977
The first full moon of Summer was on Thursday, June 30, 1977 11:24 PM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Summer Solstice 1977. The first summer full moon was the June Blue Moon, also called the Full Blue Moon.
The first full moon of Autumn 1977
The first full moon of Autumn 1977 was on Tuesday, September 27, 1977 4:17 AM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox 1977. The first autumn full moon was the September Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon.
The first full moon of Winter 1977-1978
The first full moon of Winter 1977-1978 was on Sunday, December 25, 1977 7:49 AM EST. It was the first full moon after the Winter Solstice 1977. The first winter full moon was the December Full Moon, also called the Full Cold Moon.
Moon Phases in 1977 (Lunar Calendar)
Each month, there are typically four moon phases; occasionally, the calendar aligns to have five.
| Month | Moon Phase | Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Full Moon | Wednesday, January 5, 7:11 a.m. | Winter |
| January | Last Quarter | Wednesday, January 12, 2:55 p.m. | Winter |
| January | New Moon | Wednesday, January 19, 9:11 a.m. | Winter |
| January | First Quarter | Thursday, January 27, 12:11 a.m. | Winter |
| February | Full Moon | Thursday, February 3, 10:56 p.m. | Winter |
| February | Last Quarter | Thursday, February 10, 11:07 p.m. | Winter |
| February | New Moon | Thursday, February 17, 10:37 p.m. | Winter |
| February | First Quarter | Friday, February 25, 9:50 p.m. | Winter |
| March | Full Moon | Saturday, March 5, 12:13 p.m. | Winter |
| March | Last Quarter | Saturday, March 12, 6:35 a.m. | Winter |
| March | New Moon | Saturday, March 19, 1:33 p.m. | Winter |
| March | First Quarter | Sunday, March 27, 5:27 p.m. | Spring |
| April | Full Moon | Sunday, April 3, 11:09 p.m. | Spring |
| April | Last Quarter | Sunday, April 10, 2:15 p.m. | Spring |
| April | New Moon | Monday, April 18, 5:36 a.m. | Spring |
| April | First Quarter | Tuesday, April 26, 10:42 a.m. | Spring |
| May | Full Moon | Tuesday, May 3, 9:03 a.m. | Spring |
| May | Last Quarter | Tuesday, May 10, 12:08 a.m. | Spring |
| May | New Moon | Tuesday, May 17, 10:52 p.m. | Spring |
| May | First Quarter | Wednesday, May 25, 11:20 p.m. | Spring |
| June | Full Moon | Wednesday, June 1, 4:31 p.m. | Spring |
| June | Last Quarter | Wednesday, June 8, 11:07 a.m. | Spring |
| June | New Moon | Thursday, June 16, 2:23 p.m. | Spring |
| June | First Quarter | Friday, June 24, 8:44 a.m. | Summer |
| June | Full Moon | Thursday, June 30, 11:24 p.m. | Summer |
| July | Last Quarter | Friday, July 8, 12:39 a.m. | Summer |
| July | New Moon | Saturday, July 16, 4:37 a.m. | Summer |
| July | First Quarter | Saturday, July 23, 3:38 p.m. | Summer |
| July | Full Moon | Saturday, July 30, 6:52 a.m. | Summer |
| August | Last Quarter | Saturday, August 6, 4:40 p.m. | Summer |
| August | New Moon | Sunday, August 14, 5:31 p.m. | Summer |
| August | First Quarter | Sunday, August 21, 9:04 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Full Moon | Sunday, August 28, 4:10 p.m. | Summer |
| September | Last Quarter | Monday, September 5, 10:33 a.m. | Summer |
| September | New Moon | Tuesday, September 13, 5:23 a.m. | Summer |
| September | First Quarter | Tuesday, September 20, 2:18 a.m. | Summer |
| September | Full Moon | Tuesday, September 27, 4:17 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | Last Quarter | Wednesday, October 5, 5:21 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | New Moon | Wednesday, October 12, 4:31 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | First Quarter | Wednesday, October 19, 8:46 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | Full Moon | Wednesday, October 26, 7:35 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | Last Quarter | Thursday, November 3, 10:58 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | New Moon | Friday, November 11, 2:09 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | First Quarter | Thursday, November 17, 4:52 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | Full Moon | Friday, November 25, 12:31 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | Last Quarter | Saturday, December 3, 4:16 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | New Moon | Saturday, December 10, 12:33 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | First Quarter | Saturday, December 17, 5:37 a.m. | Autumn |
| December | Full Moon | Sunday, December 25, 7:49 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 1977 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1977?
The first full moon of 1977 was on Wednesday, January 5, 1977 at 7:11 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 1976 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1977?
The last full moon of 1977 was on Sunday, December 25, 1977 at 7:49 a.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 1978 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
1974 Full Moon Calendar
1975 Full Moon Calendar
1976 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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