Full Moon Calendar 1990 with 13 Full Moons
When were the full moons in 1990? Here’s the Full Moon Calendar 1990 to help you go back and time and look at the year’s 13 full moons, solstices, equinoxes, and full moon eclipses.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon so that the moon looks completely illuminated when you look at it. It happens about once a month or, 29.53 days on average.
The dates and times provided by NASA in the United States Eastern Time (ET) account for both Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) for part of the year in the United States. Also below is the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time. This was previously referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift slightly for your calendar.
What were the 1990 Full Moon Dates?
In 1990 there were 13 full moons. Here is a quick list of the 1990 Full Moon dates based on the information provided by NASA:
- January 10, 1990: Full Wolf Moon
- February 9, 1990: Full Snow Moon
- March 11 , 1990: Full Worm Moon
- April 9, 1990: Full Pink Moon
- May 9, 1990: Full Flower Moon
- June 8, 1990: Full Strawberry Moon
- July 7, 1990: Full Buck Moon
- August 6, 1990: Full Sturgeon Moon
- September 4, 1990: Full Corn Moon
- October 4, 1990: Full Harvest Moon
- November 2, 1990: Full Beaver Moon
- December 2, 1990: Full Cold Moon
- December 31, 1990: Full Blue Moon
Typically there are 12 full moons each year, and in 1990 there were 13 full moons.
Ready to dive a little deeper into the 1990 dates? Take a look at each month, the names associated with each full moon, the eclipses that occurred, and the dates for the equinoxes and solstices.
Full Moon Calendar 1990
For 1990, there were 13 full moons. Here’s a quick summary of the dates of each of the full moons, their names, and how they fit into each season.
| Full Moon 1990 | Full Moon Name | US Eastern Time | UTC Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 1990 | Full Wolf Moon | 11:57 PM EST | 4:57 AM UTC (January 11) |
| February 9, 1990 | Full Snow Moon | 2:16 PM EST | 7:16 PM UTC |
| March 11, 1990 | Full Worm Moon | 5:59 AM EST | 10:59 AM UTC |
| April 9, 1990 | Full Pink Moon | 11:18 PM EDT | 3:18 AM UTC (April 10) |
| May 9, 1990 | Full Flower Moon | 3:31 PM EDT | 7:31 PM UTC |
| June 8, 1990 | Full Strawberry Moon | 7:01 AM EDT | 11:01 AM UTC |
| July 7, 1990 | Full Buck Moon | 9:23 PM EDT | 1:23 AM UTC (July 8) |
| August 6, 1990 | Full Sturgeon Moon | 10:19 AM EDT | 2:19 PM UTC |
| September 4, 1990 | Full Corn Moon | 9:46 PM EDT | 1:46 AM UTC (September 5) |
| October 4, 1990 | Full Harvest Moon | 8:02 AM EDT | 12:02 PM UTC |
| November 2, 1990 | Full Beaver Moon | 4:48 PM EST | 9:48 PM UTC |
| December 2, 1990 | Full Cold Moon | 2:50 AM EST | 7:50 AM UTC |
| December 31, 1990 | Full Blue Moon | 1:35 PM EST | 6:35 PM UTC |
January 10, 1990 (Full Wolf Moon)
The January 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Wolf Moon, was on Wednesday January 10, 1990 at 11:57 PM EST or January 11, 1990 at 4:57 AM UTC. This was the first full moon of the Winter 1989-1990 season as the December full moon occurred prior to the Winter Solstice.
February 9, 1990 (Full Snow Moon)
The February 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Snow Moon, was on Friday February 9, 1990 at 2:16 PM EST or 7:16 PM UTC. This was the second full moon of the Winter 1989-1990 season.
There was also a Total Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 4 minutes before the full moon peak.
March 11, 1990 (Full Worm Moon)
The March 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Worm Moon, was on Sunday March 11 , 1990 5:59 AM EST or 10:59 AM UTC. This was the third and last full moon of the Winter 1989-1990 season as it occurred before the spring equinox 1990.
The Vernal Equinox (Spring) was on March 20, 1990 at 5:19 PM EST or 9:19 PM UTC, more than a week after the March Full Moon.
April 9, 1990 (Full Pink Moon)
The April 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon, was on Monday April 9, 1990 at 11:18 PM EDT or April 10, 1990 at 3:18 AM UTC. This was the first full moon of the Spring 1990 season as the first full moon after spring equinox 1990.
May 9, 1990 (Full Flower Moon)
The May 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Flower Moon, was on Wednesday May 9, 1990 at 3:31 PM EDT or 7:31 PM UTC. It was the second full moon of the Spring 1990 season.
June 8, 1990 (Full Strawberry Moon)
The June 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, was on Friday June 8, 1990 at 7:01 AM EDT or 11:01 AM UTC. This was the third full moon of the Spring 1990 season as it occurred almost a week before the Summer Solstice.
The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for June 21, 1990 at 11:33 AM EDT or 3:33 PM UTC.
July 7, 1990 (Full Buck Moon)
The July 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon, was on Saturday July 7, 1990 at 9:23 PM EDT or July 8, 1990 at 1:23 AM UTC. This was the first full moon of the Summer 1990 season as the June full moon occurred prior to the Summer Solstice.
August 6, 1990 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
The August 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, was on Monday August 6, 1990 at 10:19 AM EDT or 2:12 PM UTC. This was the second full moon of the Summer 1990 season.
There was also a Partial Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 4 minutes before the full moon peak.
September 4, 1990 (Full Corn Moon)
The September 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon, was on Tuesday September 4, 1990 at 9:46 PM EDT or September 5, 1990 at 1:46 AM UTC. This was the third and last full moon of the Summer 1990 season.
The Autumn Equinox was on the calendar for September 23, 1990 at 2:56 AM EDT or 6:56 AM UTC. The October full moon was closer to the Autumn Equinox, so the September full moon was called the Full Corn Moon.
October 4, 1990 (Full Harvest Moon)
The October 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon was on Thursday October 4, 1990 at 8:02 AM EDT or 12:02 PM UTC. It was the first full moon of the Autumn 1990 season.
In 1990 the October Full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn than the September full moon.
November 2, 1990 (Full Beaver Moon)
The November 1990 Full Moon, also called the Full Beaver Moon, was on Friday November 2, 1990 at 4:48 PM EST or 9:48 PM UTC. It was the second full moon of the Autumn 1990 season.
December 2, 1990 (Full Cold Moon)
The December 1990 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, was on Sunday December 2, 1990 at 2:50 AM EST or 7:50 AM UTC. It was the third full moon of the Autumn 1990 season
The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 1990 at 10:07 PM EST or December 22, 1990 at 3:07 AM UTC. This December full moon occurred before the Winter season began.
December 31, 1990 (Full Blue Moon)
1990 ended the year with a Full Blue Moon on Monday December 31, 1990 at 1:35 PM EST or 6:35 PM UTC. It was the first full moon of the Winter 1990-1991 season and the last full moon of 1990
What are the names of 1990 full moons?
The names of the 1990 full moons were as follows:
- January: Full Wolf Moon
- February: Full Snow Moon
- March: Full Worm Moon
- April: Full Pink Moon
- May: Full Flower Moon
- June: Full Strawberry Moon
- July: Full Buck Moon
- August: Full Sturgeon Moon
- September: Full Corn Moon
- October: Full Harvest Moon
- November: Full Beaver Moon
- December: Full Cold Moon
The October full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the September Full Moon.
Was there a blue moon in 1990?
Yes, there was a full blue moon in 1990 at the end of the year. It occurred on Monday December 31, 1990 1:35 PM EST or 6:35 PM UTC. It was the first full moon of the Winter 1990-1991 season. There wasn’t a seasonal blue moon as part of 1990 because none of the seasons have four full moons. Each season had three full moons.
1990 Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices from 1990. None of the 1990 full moons coincided with the year’s equinoxes or solstices. Each season had 3 full moons.
The 1990 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Vernal Equinox (Spring): March 20, 1990 at 5:19 PM EST or 9:19 PM UTC
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1990 at 11:33 AM EDT or 3:33 PM UTC
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 1990 at 2:56 AM EDT or 6:56 AM UTC
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 1990 at 10:07 PM EST or December 22, 1990 at 3:07 AM UTC
The first full moon after Spring Equinox 1990 was on Monday April 9, 1990 at 11:18 PM EDT or April 10, 1990 at 3:18 AM UTC. It was the April 1990 full moon, also called the Full Pink Moon.
The first full moon after the Summer Solstice 1990 was on Saturday July 7, 1990 at 9:23 PM EDT or July 8, 1990 at 1:23 AM UTC. It was the July 1990 full moon, also called the Full Buck Moon.
The first full moon after the Autumn Equinox 1990 was on Thursday October 4, 1990 at 8:02 AM EDT or 12:02 PM UTC. It’s the October 1990 full moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon.
The first full moon after the Winter Solstice 1990 was on Monday December 31, 1990 1:35 PM EST or 6:35 PM UTC. It was the second full moon of December 1990, a full blue moon. It was also the first full moon of the Winter 1990-1991 season.
1990 Moon Phases in Eastern Time (ET) and UTC
Below are the lunar phases for 1990 including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter that were on the schedule for each month. The date and times are based on both the United States Eastern Time Zone and UTC, adjusted for daylight saving time.
| Lunar Phase | US Eastern Date & Time | UTC Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| January First Quarter | January 4, 1990 5:41 AM EST | January 4, 1990 10:41 AM UTC |
| January Full Moon | January 10, 1990 11:57 PM EST | January 11, 1990 4:57 AM UTC |
| January Last Quarter | January 18, 1990 4:17 PM EST | January 18, 1990 9:17 PM UTC |
| January New Moon | January 26, 1990 2:20 PM EST | January 26, 1990 7:20 PM UTC |
| February First Quarter | February 2, 1990 1:33 PM EST | February 2, 1990 6:33 PM UTC |
| February Full Moon | February 9, 1990 2:16 PM EST | February 9, 1990 7:16 PM UTC |
| February Last Quarter | February 17, 1990 1:48 PM EST | February 17, 1990 6:48 PM UTC |
| February New Moon | February 25, 1990 3:54 AM EST | February 25, 1990 8:54 AM UTC |
| March First Quarter | March 3, 1990 9:05 PM EST | March 4, 1990 2:05 AM UTC |
| March Full Moon | March 11, 1990 5:59 AM EST | March 11, 1990 10:59 AM UTC |
| March Last Quarter | March 19, 1990 10:30 AM EST | March 19, 1990 2:30 PM UTC |
| March New Moon | March 26, 1990 3:48 PM EST | March 26, 1990 7:48 PM UTC |
| April First Quarter | April 2, 1990 6:24 AM EDT | April 2, 1990 10:24 AM UTC |
| April Full Moon | April 9, 1990 11:18 PM EDT | April 10, 1990 3:18 AM UTC |
| April Last Quarter | April 18, 1990 3:02 AM EDT | April 18, 1990 7:02 AM UTC |
| April New Moon | April 25, 1990 12:27 AM EDT | April 25, 1990 4:27 AM UTC |
| May First Quarter | May 1, 1990 4:18 PM EDT | May 1, 1990 8:18 PM UTC |
| May Full Moon | May 9, 1990 3:31 PM EDT | May 9, 1990 7:31 PM UTC |
| May Last Quarter | May 17, 1990 3:45 PM EDT | May 17, 1990 7:45 PM UTC |
| May New Moon | May 24, 1990 7:47 AM EDT | May 24, 1990 11:47 AM UTC |
| May First Quarter | May 31, 1990 4:11 AM EDT | May 31, 1990 8:11 AM UTC |
| June Full Moon | June 8, 1990 7:01 AM EDT | June 8, 1990 11:01 AM UTC |
| June Last Quarter | June 16, 1990 12:48 AM EDT | June 16, 1990 4:48 AM UTC |
| June New Moon | June 22, 1990 2:55 PM EDT | June 22, 1990 6:55 PM UTC |
| June First Quarter | June 29, 1990 6:07 PM EDT | June 29, 1990 10:07 PM UTC |
| July Full Moon | July 7, 1990 9:23 PM EDT | July 8, 1990 1:23 AM UTC |
| July Last Quarter | July 15, 1990 7:04 AM EDT | July 15, 1990 11:04 AM UTC |
| July New Moon | July 21, 1990 10:54 PM EDT | July 22, 1990 2:54 AM UTC |
| July First Quarter | July 29, 1990 10:01 AM EDT | July 29, 1990 2:01 PM UTC |
| August Full Moon | August 6, 1990 10:19 AM EDT | August 6, 1990 2:12 PM UTC |
| August Last Quarter | August 13, 1990 11:54 AM EDT | August 13, 1990 3:54 PM UTC |
| August New Moon | August 20, 1990 8:39 AM EDT | August 20, 1990 12:39 PM UTC |
| August First Quarter | August 28, 1990 3:34 AM EDT | August 28, 1990 7:34 AM UTC |
| September Full Moon | September 4, 1990 9:46 PM EDT | September 5, 1990 1:46 AM UTC |
| September Last Quarter | September 11, 1990 4:53 PM EDT | September 11, 1990 8:53 PM UTC |
| September New Moon | September 18, 1990 8:46 PM EDT | September 19, 1990 12:46 AM UTC |
| September First Quarter | September 26, 1990 10:05 PM EDT | September 27, 1990 2:05 AM UTC |
| October Full Moon | October 4, 1990 8:02 AM EDT | October 4, 1990 12:02 PM UTC |
| October Last Quarter | October 10, 1990 11:31 PM EDT | October 11, 1990 3:31 AM UTC |
| October New Moon | October 18, 1990 11:37 AM EDT | October 18, 1990 3:37 PM UTC |
| October First Quarter | October 26, 1990 4:26 PM EDT | October 26, 1990 8:26 PM UTC |
| November Full Moon | November 2, 1990 4:48 PM EST | November 2, 1990 9:48 PM UTC |
| November Last Quarter | November 9, 1990 8:02 AM EST | November 9, 1990 1:02 PM UTC |
| November New Moon | November 17, 1990 4:04 AM EST | November 17, 1990 9:04 AM UTC |
| November First Quarter | November 25, 1990 8:11 AM EST | November 25, 1990 1:11 PM UTC |
| December Full Moon | December 2, 1990 2:50 AM EST | December 2, 1990 7:50 AM UTC |
| December Last Quarter | December 8, 1990 9:04 PM EST | December 9, 1990 2:04 AM UTC |
| December New Moon | December 16, 1990 11:22 PM EST | December 17, 1990 4:22 AM UTC |
| December First Quarter | December 24, 1990 10:16 PM EST | December 25, 1990 3:16 AM UTC |
| December Full Moon | December 31, 1990 1:35 PM EST | December 31, 1990 6:35 PM UTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 1990 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back on the year.
There were 13 full moons in 1990 with one full moon each month of the year except for December when there were 2 full moons.
The first full moon of 1990 was on Wednesday January 10, 1990 at 11:57 PM EST or January 11, 1990 at 4:57 AM UTC. It was called the Full Wolf Moon. It is also the first full moon of the Winter 1989-1990 season as the December 1989 full moon occurred prior to the Winter Solstice.
The Full Snow Moon 1990 was on Friday February 9, 1990 at 2:16 PM EST or 7:16 PM UTC. This was the second full moon of the Winter 1989-1990 season. The snow moon is the name of the February full moon.
The 1990 Full Strawberry moon was on Friday June 8, 1990 at 7:01 AM EDT or 11:01 AM UTC. This was the third full moon of the Spring 1990 season as happened more than a week before the Summer Solstice.
The first full moon after Spring Equinox 1990 was on Monday April 9, 1990 at 11:18 PM EDT or April 10, 1990 at 3:18 AM UTC. It was the April 1990 full moon, also called the Full Pink Moon.
