1992 Full Moons, calendar of full moons in 1992

Learn more about the full moon in 1992 below including the traditional moon names and other celestial events that occurred during the full moon. Dates are listed based on US Eastern Time.

Photo of the moon on a starry background for the calendar of 1992 full moons
The first full moon of 1992 was on Sunday, January 19, 1992.

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 1992 Calendar with lunar eclipses

In 1992, there were 12 full moons. The year had two lunar eclipses.

Illustration of the full moon dates in 1992 including full moon names
Calendar with 12 full moons

The dates of the 1992 Full Moons were:

January 19, 1992 (Super Wolf Moon)

In January 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Super Wolf Moon and occurred on Sunday, January 19 at 4:28 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 1991 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 1991 Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

February 18, 1992 (Super Snow Moon)

In February 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Super Snow Moon and occurred on Tuesday, February 18 at 3:04 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

March 18, 1992 (Super Worm Moon)

In March 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Super Worm Moon and occurred on Wednesday, March 18 at 1:18 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

April 17, 1992 (Full Pink Moon)

In April 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Friday, April 17 at 12:42 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.

May 16, 1992 (Full Flower Moon)

In May 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Saturday, May 16 at 12:02 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.

June 15, 1992 (Full Strawberry Moon)

In June 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Monday, June 15 at 12:50 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The lunar eclipse in June was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.

July 14, 1992 (Full Buck Moon)

In July 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Tuesday, July 14 at 3:06 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer.

August 13, 1992 (Full Sturgeon Moon)

In August 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Thursday, August 13 at 6:27 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.

September 11, 1992 (Full Harvest Moon)

In September 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Friday, September 11 at 10:17 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The September Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.

October 11, 1992 (Full Hunter’s Moon)

In October 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Sunday, October 11 at 2:03 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn.

November 10, 1992 (Full Beaver Moon)

In November 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Tuesday, November 10 at 4:20 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.

December 9, 1992 (Cold Blood Moon)

In December 1992, the Full Moon was known as the Cold Blood Moon and occurred on Wednesday, December 9 at 6:41 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The December Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The lunar eclipse in December was a Total Lunar Eclipse.

Full Moon Phases

The full moon phases in 1992 were

Full Moon 1992U.S. Eastern TimeLunar PhaseFull Moon NameSeason
January 19, 19924:28 PM ESTJanuary Full MoonSuper Wolf MoonWinter
February 18, 19923:04 AM ESTFebruary Full MoonSuper Snow MoonWinter
March 18, 19921:18 PM ESTMarch Full MoonSuper Worm MoonWinter
April 17, 199212:42 AM EDTApril Full MoonFull Pink MoonSpring
May 16, 199212:02 PM EDTMay Full MoonFull Flower MoonSpring
June 15, 199212:50 AM EDTJune Full MoonFull Strawberry MoonSpring
July 14, 19923:06 PM EDTJuly Full MoonFull Buck MoonSummer
August 13, 19926:27 AM EDTAugust Full MoonFull Sturgeon MoonSummer
September 11, 199210:17 PM EDTSeptember Full MoonFull Harvest MoonSummer
October 11, 19922:03 PM EDTOctober Full MoonFull Hunter’s MoonAutumn
November 10, 19924:20 AM ESTNovember Full MoonFull Beaver MoonAutumn
December 9, 19926:41 PM ESTDecember Full MoonCold Blood MoonAutumn

Equinoxes and Solstices

The 1992 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:

  • Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1992 at 3:48 AM
  • Summer Solstice: June 20, 1992 at 11:14 PM
  • Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 1992 at 2:43 PM
  • Winter Solstice: December 21, 1992 at 9:43 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 1992 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.

When was the first full moon of 1992?

The first full moon of 1992 was on Sunday, January 19, 1992 at 4:28 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 1991 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.

When was the last full moon of 1992?

The last full moon of 1992 was on Wednesday, December 9, 1992 at 6:41 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 1993 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.

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