The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1991. The full moon was on January 30 (Full Wolf Moon), February 28 (Full Snow Moon), March 30 (Full Worm Moon), April 28 (Full Pink Moon), May 28 (Full Flower Moon), June 26 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 26 (Full Buck Moon), August 25 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 23 (Full Harvest Moon), October 23 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 21 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 21 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1991 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 1991 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 1991, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and four lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 1991 Full Moons were:
January 30, 1991 (Super Wolf Moon)
In January 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Super Wolf Moon and occurred on Wednesday, January 30 at 1:10 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 1990 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 1990 Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons. The lunar eclipse in January was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
February 28, 1991 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Thursday, February 28 at 1:25 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
March 30, 1991 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Saturday, March 30 at 2:17 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Libra. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
April 28, 1991 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Sunday, April 28 at 4:58 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
May 28, 1991 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:37 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The May Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
June 26, 1991 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Wednesday, June 26 at 10:58 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The June Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The lunar eclipse in June was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
July 26, 1991 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Friday, July 26 at 2:24 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The July Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The lunar eclipse in July was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
August 25, 1991 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Sunday, August 25 at 5:07 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The August Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer.
September 23, 1991 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Monday, September 23 at 6:40 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The September Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn.
The September full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
October 23, 1991 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:08 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
November 21, 1991 (Super Beaver Moon)
In November 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Super Beaver Moon and occurred on Thursday, November 21 at 5:56 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the third full moon of Autumn. The November Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
December 21, 1991 (Super Cold Moon)
In December 1991, the Full Moon was known as the Super Cold Moon and occurred on Saturday, December 21 at 5:23 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. The lunar eclipse in December was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 1991 were
| Full Moon 1991 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 1991 | 1:10 AM EST | January Full Moon | Super Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 28, 1991 | 1:25 PM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 30, 1991 | 2:17 AM EST | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Spring |
| April 28, 1991 | 4:58 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 28, 1991 | 7:37 AM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 26, 1991 | 10:58 PM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Summer |
| July 26, 1991 | 2:24 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 25, 1991 | 5:07 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 23, 1991 | 6:40 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Autumn |
| October 23, 1991 | 7:08 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 21, 1991 | 5:56 PM EST | November Full Moon | Super Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 21, 1991 | 5:23 AM EST | December Full Moon | Super Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1991 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1991 at 10:02 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1991 at 5:19 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 1991 at 8:48 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 22, 1991 at 3:54 AM
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 1991 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1991?
The first full moon of 1991 was on Wednesday, January 30, 1991 at 1:10 a.m. It was called the Full Wolf Moon as it was the January Full Moon. It was the second full moon of Winter because the December 1990 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1991?
The last full moon of 1991 was on Saturday, December 21, 1991 at 5:23 a.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 1992 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
1990 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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