1995 Full Moons, calendar of full moons in 1995

Learn more about the full moon in 1995 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 1995 full moons
The first full moon of 1995 was on Monday, January 16, 1995.

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 1995 Calendar with lunar eclipses

In 1995, there were 12 full moons. The year had two lunar eclipses.

Illustration of the full moon dates in 1995 including full moon names
Calendar with 12 full moons

The dates of the 1995 Full Moons were:

January 16, 1995 (Full Wolf Moon)

In January 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Monday, January 16 at 3:26 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 1994 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 1994 Winter Solstice.

February 15, 1995 (Full Snow Moon)

In February 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Wednesday, February 15 at 7:15 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter.

March 16, 1995 (Full Worm Moon)

In March 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Thursday, March 16 at 8:26 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.

April 15, 1995 (Super Pink Moon)

In April 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Super Pink Moon and occurred on Saturday, April 15 at 8:08 a.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. The lunar eclipse in April was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.

May 14, 1995 (Super Flower Moon)

In May 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Super Flower Moon and occurred on Sunday, May 14 at 4:48 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 13, 1995 (Super Strawberry Moon)

In June 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Super Strawberry Moon and occurred on Tuesday, June 13 at 12:03 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

July 12, 1995 (Super Buck Moon)

In July 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Super Buck Moon and occurred on Wednesday, July 12 at 6:49 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

August 10, 1995 (Super Sturgeon Moon)

In August 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Super Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Thursday, August 10 at 2:15 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

September 8, 1995 (Full Harvest Moon)

In September 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Friday, September 8 at 11:37 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 8, 1995 (Full Hunter’s Moon)

In October 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Sunday, October 8 at 11:52 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The lunar eclipse in October was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.

November 7, 1995 (Full Beaver Moon)

In November 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Tuesday, November 7 at 2:21 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.

December 6, 1995 (Full Cold Moon)

In December 1995, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Wednesday, December 6 at 8:27 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 1995 were

Full Moon 1995U.S. Eastern TimeLunar PhaseFull Moon NameSeason
January 16, 19953:26 PM ESTJanuary Full MoonFull Wolf MoonWinter
February 15, 19957:15 AM ESTFebruary Full MoonFull Snow MoonWinter
March 16, 19958:26 PM ESTMarch Full MoonFull Worm MoonWinter
April 15, 19958:08 AM EDTApril Full MoonSuper Pink MoonSpring
May 14, 19954:48 PM EDTMay Full MoonSuper Flower MoonSpring
June 13, 199512:03 AM EDTJune Full MoonSuper Strawberry MoonSpring
July 12, 19956:49 AM EDTJuly Full MoonSuper Buck MoonSummer
August 10, 19952:15 PM EDTAugust Full MoonSuper Sturgeon MoonSummer
September 8, 199511:37 PM EDTSeptember Full MoonFull Harvest MoonSummer
October 8, 199511:52 AM EDTOctober Full MoonFull Hunter’s MoonAutumn
November 7, 19952:21 AM ESTNovember Full MoonFull Beaver MoonAutumn
December 6, 19958:27 PM ESTDecember Full MoonFull Cold MoonAutumn

Equinoxes and Solstices

The 1995 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:

  • Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1995 at 9:15 PM
  • Summer Solstice: June 21, 1995 at 4:35 PM
  • Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 1995 at 8:13 AM
  • Winter Solstice: December 22, 1995 at 3:17 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 1995 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.

When was the first full moon of 1995?

The first full moon of 1995 was on Monday, January 16, 1995 at 3:26 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 1994 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.

When was the last full moon of 1995?

The last full moon of 1995 was on Wednesday, December 6, 1995 at 8:27 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 1996 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.

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