The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1979. The full moon was on January 13 (Full Wolf Moon), February 11 (Full Snow Moon), March 13 (Full Worm Moon), April 12 (Full Pink Moon), May 11 (Full Flower Moon), June 10 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 9 (Full Buck Moon), August 7 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 6 (Full Corn Moon), October 5 (Full Harvest Moon), November 4 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 3 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1979 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 1979 Calendar with lunar eclipses
The full moon calendar with the full moon dates of 1979 with peak times and dates when they occurred in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone adjusted for Daylight Saving Time.
The full moons in 1979 were:
Saturday, January 13, 1979
The full moon in January 1979 was on Saturday, January 13, 1979 at 2:09 AM. The Full Wolf Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 1978 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The January 13 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
Sunday, February 11, 1979
The full moon in February 1979 was on Sunday, February 11, 1979 at 9:39 PM. The Full Snow Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February 11 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
Tuesday, March 13, 1979
The full moon in March 1979 was on Tuesday, March 13, 1979 at 4:14 PM. The Full Worm Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March 13 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo. The March 1979 Lunar Eclipse on March 13 was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
Thursday, April 12, 1979
The full moon in April 1979 was on Thursday, April 12, 1979 at 8:15 AM. The Full Pink Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April 12 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
Friday, May 11, 1979
The full moon in May 1979 was on Friday, May 11, 1979 at 10:01 PM. The Full Flower Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May 11 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Sunday, June 10, 1979
The full moon in June 1979 was on Sunday, June 10, 1979 at 7:55 AM. The Full Strawberry Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June 10 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
Monday, July 9, 1979
The full moon in July 1979 was on Monday, July 9, 1979 at 3:59 PM. The Super Buck Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July 9 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
Tuesday, August 7, 1979
The full moon in August 1979 was on Tuesday, August 7, 1979 at 11:21 PM. The Super Sturgeon Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August 7 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
Thursday, September 6, 1979
The full moon in September 1979 was on Thursday, September 6, 1979 at 6:59 AM. The Super Corn Blood Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces. The September 1979 Lunar Eclipse on September 6 was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
Friday, October 5, 1979
The full moon in October 1979 was on Friday, October 5, 1979 at 3:35 PM. The Super Harvest Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October 5 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
Sunday, November 4, 1979
The full moon in November 1979 was on Sunday, November 4, 1979 at 12:47 AM. The Full Beaver Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November 4 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
Monday, December 3, 1979
The full moon in December 1979 was on Monday, December 3, 1979 at 1:08 PM. The Full Cold Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The December 3 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini.
What were the Full Moon Names in 1979?
The names of the full moons in 1979 were:
- Full Wolf Moon on January 13, 1979
- Full Snow Moon on February 11, 1979
- Full Worm Moon on March 13, 1979
- Full Pink Moon on April 12, 1979
- Full Flower Moon on May 11, 1979
- Full Strawberry Moon on June 10, 1979
- Super Buck Moon on July 9, 1979
- Super Sturgeon Moon on August 7, 1979
- Super Corn Blood Moon on September 6, 1979
- Super Harvest Moon on October 5, 1979
- Full Beaver Moon on November 4, 1979
- Full Cold Moon on December 3, 1979
When were the first full moons of the 1979 seasons?
In 1979 all of the seasons had three full moons. There was not a seasonal blue moon on the calendar that year.
1979 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1979 equinoxes and solstices were on the following dates:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 21, 1979 at 12:22 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1979 at 7:57 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 1979 at 11:16 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 22, 1979 at 6:10 AM
The first full moon of Spring 1979
The first full moon of Spring 1979 was on Thursday, April 12, 1979 8:15 AM EST. It was the first full moon after the Spring Equinox 1979. The first spring full moon was the April Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon.
The first full moon of Summer 1979
The first full moon of Summer 1979 was on Monday, July 9, 1979 3:59 PM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Summer Solstice 1979. The first summer full moon was the July Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon.
The first full moon of Autumn 1979
The first full moon of Autumn 1979 was on Friday, October 5, 1979 3:35 PM EDT. It was the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox 1979. The first autumn full moon was the October Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon.
The first full moon of Winter 1979-1980
The first full moon of Winter 1979-1980 was on Wednesday, January 2, 1980 4:02 AM EST. It was the first full moon after the Winter Solstice 1980. The first winter full moon was the January Full Moon, also called the Full Wolf Moon.
Moon Phases in 1979 (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 | Friday, January 5, 6:15 a.m. | Winter |
| January | Full Moon | Saturday, January 13, 2:09 a.m. | Winter |
| January | Last Quarter | Sunday, January 21, 6:23 a.m. | Winter |
| January | New Moon | Sunday, January 28, 1:19 a.m. | Winter |
| February | First Quarter | Saturday, February 3, 7:36 p.m. | Winter |
| February | Full Moon | Sunday, February 11, 9:39 p.m. | Winter |
| February | Last Quarter | Monday, February 19, 8:17 p.m. | Winter |
| February | New Moon | Monday, February 26, 11:45 a.m. | Winter |
| March | First Quarter | Monday, March 5, 11:23 a.m. | Winter |
| March | Full Moon | Tuesday, March 13, 4:14 p.m. | Winter |
| March | Last Quarter | Wednesday, March 21, 6:22 a.m. | Spring |
| March | New Moon | Tuesday, March 27, 9:59 p.m. | Spring |
| April | First Quarter | Wednesday, April 4, 4:57 a.m. | Spring |
| April | Full Moon | Thursday, April 12, 8:15 a.m. | Spring |
| April | Last Quarter | Thursday, April 19, 1:30 p.m. | Spring |
| April | New Moon | Thursday, April 26, 8:15 a.m. | Spring |
| May | First Quarter | Friday, May 4, 12:25 a.m. | Spring |
| May | Full Moon | Friday, May 11, 10:01 p.m. | Spring |
| May | Last Quarter | Friday, May 18, 7:57 p.m. | Spring |
| May | New Moon | Friday, May 25, 8:00 p.m. | Spring |
| June | First Quarter | Saturday, June 2, 6:37 p.m. | Spring |
| June | Full Moon | Sunday, June 10, 7:55 a.m. | Spring |
| June | Last Quarter | Sunday, June 17, 1:01 a.m. | Spring |
| June | New Moon | Sunday, June 24, 7:58 a.m. | Summer |
| July | First Quarter | Monday, July 2, 11:24 a.m. | Summer |
| July | Full Moon | Monday, July 9, 3:59 p.m. | Summer |
| July | Last Quarter | Monday, July 16, 6:59 a.m. | Summer |
| July | New Moon | Monday, July 23, 9:41 p.m. | Summer |
| August | First Quarter | Wednesday, August 1, 1:57 a.m. | Summer |
| August | Full Moon | Tuesday, August 7, 11:21 p.m. | Summer |
| August | Last Quarter | Tuesday, August 14, 3:02 p.m. | Summer |
| August | New Moon | Wednesday, August 22, 1:10 p.m. | Summer |
| August | First Quarter | Thursday, August 30, 2:09 p.m. | Summer |
| September | Full Moon | Thursday, September 6, 6:59 a.m. | Summer |
| September | Last Quarter | Thursday, September 13, 2:15 a.m. | Summer |
| September | New Moon | Friday, September 21, 5:47 a.m. | Summer |
| September | First Quarter | Saturday, September 29, 12:20 a.m. | Autumn |
| October | Full Moon | Friday, October 5, 3:35 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | Last Quarter | Friday, October 12, 5:24 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | New Moon | Saturday, October 20, 10:23 p.m. | Autumn |
| October | First Quarter | Sunday, October 28, 8:06 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | Full Moon | Sunday, November 4, 12:47 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | Last Quarter | Sunday, November 11, 11:24 a.m. | Autumn |
| November | New Moon | Monday, November 19, 1:04 p.m. | Autumn |
| November | First Quarter | Monday, November 26, 4:09 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | Full Moon | Monday, December 3, 1:08 p.m. | Autumn |
| December | Last Quarter | Tuesday, December 11, 8:59 a.m. | Autumn |
| December | New Moon | Wednesday, December 19, 3:23 a.m. | Autumn |
| December | First Quarter | Wednesday, December 26, 12:11 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 1979 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1979?
The first full moon of 1979 was on Saturday, January 13, 1979 at 2:09 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 1978 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1979?
The last full moon of 1979 was on Monday, December 3, 1979 at 1:08 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 1980 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
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1976 Full Moon Calendar
1977 Full Moon Calendar
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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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