The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1990. The full moon was on January 10 (Full Wolf Moon), February 9 (Full Snow Moon), March 11 (Full Worm Moon), April 9 (Full Pink Moon), May 9 (Full Flower Moon), June 8 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 7 (Full Buck Moon), August 6 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 4 (Full Corn Moon), October 4 (Full Harvest Moon), November 2 (Full Beaver Moon), December 2 (Full Cold Moon), and December 31 (Full Blue Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1990 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 occurs in the middle of the lunar month when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon. The Moon appears completely illuminated, giving the phase its name. A synodic month is about 29.53 days on average, resulting in 12 or 13 full moons per calendar year, depending on how the lunar schedule aligns.
The full moon time represents the moment that the full moon is at its fullest. All times are in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone adjusted for Daylight Savings Time for part of the year. The dates may shift depending on your location and time zone.
Full Moon 1990 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 1990, there were 13 full moons. The year had a blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 1990 Full Moons were:
January 10, 1990 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Wednesday, January 10 at 11:57 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 1989 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 1989 Winter Solstice.
February 9, 1990 (Snow Blood Moon)
In February 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Snow Blood Moon and occurred on Friday, February 9 at 2:16 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The lunar eclipse in February was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
March 11, 1990 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Sunday, March 11 at 5:59 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
April 9, 1990 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Monday, April 9 at 11:18 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
May 9, 1990 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Wednesday, May 9 at 3:31 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
June 8, 1990 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Friday, June 8 at 7:01 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
July 7, 1990 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Saturday, July 7 at 9:23 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer.
August 6, 1990 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Monday, August 6 at 10:19 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The lunar eclipse in August was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
September 4, 1990 (Full Corn Moon)
In September 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Full Corn Moon and occurred on Tuesday, September 4 at 9:46 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The September Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer.
October 4, 1990 (Super Harvest Moon)
In October 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Super Harvest Moon and occurred on Thursday, October 4 at 8:02 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
The October full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the September Full Moon.
November 2, 1990 (Super Beaver Moon)
In November 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Super Beaver Moon and occurred on Friday, November 2 at 4:48 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
December 2, 1990 (Super Cold Moon)
In December 1990, the Full Moon was known as the Super Cold Moon and occurred on Sunday, December 2 at 2:50 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The December Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The December Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
December 31, 1990 (Super Blue Moon)
Also in December 1990, there was a second full moon was known as the Super Blue Moon. It occurred on Monday, December 31 at 1:35 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The December Blue Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December Blue Moon was the last of the year’s supermoons.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 1990 were
| Full Moon 1990 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 1990 | 11:57 PM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 9, 1990 | 2:16 PM EST | February Full Moon | Snow Blood Moon | Winter |
| March 11, 1990 | 5:59 AM EST | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 9, 1990 | 11:18 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 9, 1990 | 3:31 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 8, 1990 | 7:01 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 7, 1990 | 9:23 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 6, 1990 | 10:19 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 4, 1990 | 9:46 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Corn Moon | Summer |
| October 4, 1990 | 8:02 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Super Harvest Moon | Autumn |
| November 2, 1990 | 4:48 PM EST | November Full Moon | Super Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 2, 1990 | 2:50 AM EST | December Full Moon | Super Cold Moon | Autumn |
| December 31, 1990 | 1:35 PM EST | December Full Moon | Super Blue Moon | Winter |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1990 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1990 at 4:19 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1990 at 11:33 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 1990 at 2:56 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 1990 at 10:07 PM
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 1990 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1990?
The first full moon of 1990 was on Wednesday, January 10, 1990 at 11:57 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 1989 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1990?
The last full moon of 1990 was on Monday, December 31, 1990 at 1:35 p.m. It was called the Full Blue Moon. The December Full Moon was also the first full moon of Winter as it occurred after the Winter Solstice. The January 1991 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
1991 Full Moon Calendar
1992 Full Moon Calendar
1993 Full Moon Calendar
1994 Full Moon Calendar
1995 Full Moon Calendar
1996 Full Moon Calendar
1997 Full Moon Calendar
1998 Full Moon Calendar
1999 Full Moon Calendar
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