The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1993. The full moon was on January 8 (Full Wolf Moon), February 6 (Full Snow Moon), March 8 (Full Worm Moon), April 6 (Full Pink Moon), May 5 (Full Flower Moon), June 4 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 3 (Full Buck Moon), August 2 (Full Sturgeon Moon), August 31 (Full Blue Moon), September 30 (Full Harvest Moon), October 30 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 29 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 28 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1993 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 1993 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 1993, there were 13 full moons. The year had a blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 1993 Full Moons were:
January 8, 1993 (Super Wolf Moon)
In January 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Super Wolf Moon and occurred on Friday, January 8 at 7:37 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 1992 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 1992 Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
February 6, 1993 (Super Snow Moon)
In February 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Super Snow Moon and occurred on Saturday, February 6 at 6:55 p.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 8, 1993 (Super Worm Moon)
In March 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Super Worm Moon and occurred on Monday, March 8 at 4:46 a.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 6, 1993 (Super Pink Moon)
In April 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Super Pink Moon and occurred on Tuesday, April 6 at 2:43 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
May 5, 1993 (Super Flower Moon)
In May 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Super Flower Moon and occurred on Wednesday, May 5 at 11:34 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
June 4, 1993 (Strawberry Blood Moon)
In June 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Strawberry Blood Moon and occurred on Friday, June 4 at 9:02 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 Total Lunar Eclipse.
July 3, 1993 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Saturday, July 3 at 7:45 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer.
August 2, 1993 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Monday, August 2 at 8:10 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.
August 31, 1993 (Full Blue Moon)
Also in August 1993, the was a second Full Moon was known as the Full Blue Moon. It occurred on Tuesday, August 31 at 10:33 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The August Blue Moon was the last full moon of Summer.
September 30, 1993 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Thursday, September 30 at 2:54 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. 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 30, 1993 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Saturday, October 30 at 8:38 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Taurus. The October Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
November 29, 1993 (Beaver Blood Moon)
In November 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Beaver Blood Moon and occurred on Monday, November 29 at 1:31 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The November Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The lunar eclipse in November was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
December 28, 1993 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 1993, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Tuesday, December 28 at 6:05 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The December Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 1993 were
| Full Moon 1993 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 1993 | 7:37 AM EST | January Full Moon | Super Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 6, 1993 | 6:55 PM EST | February Full Moon | Super Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 8, 1993 | 4:46 AM EST | March Full Moon | Super Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 6, 1993 | 2:43 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Super Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 5, 1993 | 11:34 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Super Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 4, 1993 | 9:02 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Strawberry Blood Moon | Spring |
| July 3, 1993 | 7:45 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 2, 1993 | 8:10 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| August 31, 1993 | 10:33 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Blue Moon | Summer |
| September 30, 1993 | 2:54 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Autumn |
| October 30, 1993 | 8:38 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 29, 1993 | 1:31 AM EST | November Full Moon | Beaver Blood Moon | Autumn |
| December 28, 1993 | 6:05 PM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Winter |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1993 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1993 at 9:41 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1993 at 5:00 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 1993 at 8:22 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 1993 at 3:26 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 1993 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1993?
The first full moon of 1993 was on Friday, January 8, 1993 at 7:37 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 1992 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1993?
The last full moon of 1993 was on Tuesday, December 28, 1993 at 6:05 p.m. It was called the Full Cold Moon. The December Full Moon was also the first full moon of Winter as it occurred after the Winter Solstice. The January 1994 Full Moon was the second 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
1991 Full Moon Calendar
1992 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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