1994 Full Moons, calendar of full moons in 1994

Learn more about the full moon in 1994 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 1994 full moons
The first full moon of 1994 was on Thursday, January 27, 1994.

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 1994 Calendar with lunar eclipses

In 1994, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.

Illustration of the full moon dates in 1994 including full moon names
Calendar with 12 full moons

The dates of the 1994 Full Moons were:

January 27, 1994 (Full Wolf Moon)

In January 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Thursday, January 27 at 8:23 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 1993 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 1993 Winter Solstice.

February 25, 1994 (Super Snow Moon)

In February 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Super Snow Moon and occurred on Friday, February 25 at 8:15 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The February Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

March 27, 1994 (Super Worm Moon)

In March 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Super Worm Moon and occurred on Sunday, March 27 at 6:09 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Libra. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The March Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

April 25, 1994 (Super Pink Moon)

In April 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Super Pink Moon and occurred on Monday, April 25 at 3:45 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The April Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

May 24, 1994 (Super Flower Moon)

In May 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Super Flower Moon and occurred on Tuesday, May 24 at 11:39 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The May Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The May Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons. The lunar eclipse in May was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.

June 23, 1994 (Super Strawberry Moon)

In June 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Super Strawberry Moon and occurred on Thursday, June 23 at 7:33 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The June Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The June Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

July 22, 1994 (Full Buck Moon)

In July 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Friday, July 22 at 4:16 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.

August 21, 1994 (Full Sturgeon Moon)

In August 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Sunday, August 21 at 2:47 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the third full moon of Summer.

September 19, 1994 (Full Harvest Moon)

In September 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Monday, September 19 at 4:00 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 19, 1994 (Full Hunter’s Moon)

In October 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Wednesday, October 19 at 8:18 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn.

November 18, 1994 (Full Beaver Moon)

In November 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Friday, November 18 at 1:57 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The lunar eclipse in November was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.

December 17, 1994 (Full Cold Moon)

In December 1994, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Saturday, December 17 at 9:17 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The December Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn.

Full Moon Phases

The full moon phases in 1994 were

Full Moon 1994U.S. Eastern TimeLunar PhaseFull Moon NameSeason
January 27, 19948:23 AM ESTJanuary Full MoonFull Wolf MoonWinter
February 25, 19948:15 PM ESTFebruary Full MoonSuper Snow MoonWinter
March 27, 19946:09 AM ESTMarch Full MoonSuper Worm MoonSpring
April 25, 19943:45 PM EDTApril Full MoonSuper Pink MoonSpring
May 24, 199411:39 PM EDTMay Full MoonSuper Flower MoonSpring
June 23, 19947:33 AM EDTJune Full MoonSuper Strawberry MoonSummer
July 22, 19944:16 PM EDTJuly Full MoonFull Buck MoonSummer
August 21, 19942:47 AM EDTAugust Full MoonFull Sturgeon MoonSummer
September 19, 19944:00 PM EDTSeptember Full MoonFull Harvest MoonSummer
October 19, 19948:18 AM EDTOctober Full MoonFull Hunter’s MoonAutumn
November 18, 19941:57 AM ESTNovember Full MoonFull Beaver MoonAutumn
December 17, 19949:17 PM ESTDecember Full MoonFull Cold MoonAutumn

Equinoxes and Solstices

The 1994 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:

  • Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1994 at 3:28 PM
  • Summer Solstice: June 21, 1994 at 10:48 AM
  • Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 1994 at 2:20 AM
  • Winter Solstice: December 21, 1994 at 9:23 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 1994 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.

When was the first full moon of 1994?

The first full moon of 1994 was on Thursday, January 27, 1994 at 8:23 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 1993 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.

When was the last full moon of 1994?

The last full moon of 1994 was on Saturday, December 17, 1994 at 9:17 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 1995 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.

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