The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1996. The full moon was on January 5 (Full Wolf Moon), February 4 (Full Snow Moon), March 5 (Full Worm Moon), April 3 (Full Pink Moon), May 3 (Full Flower Moon), June 1 (Full Strawberry Moon), June 30 (Full Blue Moon), July 30 (Full Buck Moon), August 28 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 26 (Full Harvest Moon), October 26 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 24 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 24 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1996 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 1996 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 1996, there were 13 full moons. The year had a blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 1996 Full Moons were:
January 5, 1996 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Friday, January 5 at 3:51 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 1995 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 1995 Winter Solstice.
February 4, 1996 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Sunday, February 4 at 10:58 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter.
March 5, 1996 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Tuesday, March 5 at 4:23 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
April 3, 1996 (Pink Blood Moon)
In April 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Pink Blood Moon and occurred on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:07 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The lunar eclipse in April was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
May 3, 1996 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Friday, May 3 at 7:48 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
June 1, 1996 (Super Strawberry Moon)
In June 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Super Strawberry Moon and occurred on Saturday, June 1 at 4:47 p.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.
June 30, 1996 (Super Blue Moon)
Also in June 1996, there was a second full moon known as a Blue Moon. It occurred on Sunday, June 30 at 11:58 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The June Blue Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The June Blue Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
July 30, 1996 (Super Buck Moon)
In July 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Super Buck Moon and occurred on Tuesday, July 30 at 6:35 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The July Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The July Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
August 28, 1996 (Super Sturgeon Moon)
In August 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Super Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Wednesday, August 28 at 1:52 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The August Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The August Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
September 26, 1996 (Super Harvest Blood Moon)
In September 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Super Harvest Blood Moon and occurred on Thursday, September 26 at 10:51 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 one of the year’s supermoons. The lunar eclipse in September was a Total Lunar Eclipse. The September full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
October 26, 1996 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Saturday, October 26 at 10:11 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Taurus. The October Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
November 24, 1996 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Sunday, November 24 at 11:10 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The November Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn.
December 24, 1996 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 1996, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Tuesday, December 24 at 3:41 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The December Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The January 1997 Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter the next year.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 1996 were
| Full Moon 1996 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 1996 | 3:51 PM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 4, 1996 | 10:58 AM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 5, 1996 | 4:23 AM EST | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 3, 1996 | 7:07 PM EST | April Full Moon | Pink Blood Moon | Spring |
| May 3, 1996 | 7:48 AM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 1, 1996 | 4:47 PM EDT | June Full Moon | Super Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| June 30, 1996 | 11:58 PM EDT | June Full Moon | Super Blue Moon | Summer |
| July 30, 1996 | 6:35 AM EDT | July Full Moon | Super Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 28, 1996 | 1:52 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Super Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 26, 1996 | 10:51 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Super Harvest Blood Moon | Autumn |
| October 26, 1996 | 10:11 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 24, 1996 | 11:10 PM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 24, 1996 | 3:41 PM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Winter |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1996 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1996 at 3:03 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 20, 1996 at 10:24 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 1996 at 2:00 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 1996 at 9:06 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 1996 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1996?
The first full moon of 1996 was on Friday, January 5, 1996 at 3:51 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 1995 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1996?
The last full moon of 1996 was on Tuesday, December 24, 1996 at 3:41 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.
Related Calendars
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1991 Full Moon Calendar
1992 Full Moon Calendar
1993 Full Moon Calendar
1994 Full Moon Calendar
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