The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 1997. The full moon was on January 23 (Full Wolf Moon), February 22 (Full Snow Moon), March 23 (Full Worm Moon), April 22 (Full Pink Moon), May 22 (Full Flower Moon), June 20 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 19 (Full Buck Moon), August 18 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 16 (Full Harvest Moon), October 15 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 14 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 13 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 1997 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 1997 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 1997, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 1997 Full Moons were:
January 23, 1997 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Thursday, January 23 at 10:11 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 1996 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 1996 Winter Solstice.
February 22, 1997 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Saturday, February 22 at 5:27 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
March 23, 1997 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Sunday, March 23 at 11:45 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Libra. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The lunar eclipse in March was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
April 22, 1997 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Tuesday, April 22 at 4:34 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
May 22, 1997 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Thursday, May 22 at 5:13 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The May Full Moon was the third full moon of Spring.
June 20, 1997 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Friday, June 20 at 3:09 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
July 19, 1997 (Super Buck Moon)
In July 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Super Buck Moon and occurred on Saturday, July 19 at 11:20 p.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 18, 1997 (Super Sturgeon Moon)
In August 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Super Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Monday, August 18 at 6:55 a.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 16, 1997 (Super Harvest Blood Moon)
In September 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Super Harvest Blood Moon and occurred on Tuesday, September 16 at 2:50 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 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 15, 1997 (Super Hunter’s Moon)
In October 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Super Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Wednesday, October 15 at 11:46 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
November 14, 1997 (Super Beaver Moon)
In November 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Super Beaver Moon and occurred on Friday, November 14 at 9:12 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
December 13, 1997 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 1997, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Saturday, December 13 at 9:37 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The December Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The January 1998 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 1997 were
| Full Moon 1997 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 1997 | 10:11 AM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 22, 1997 | 5:27 AM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 23, 1997 | 11:45 PM EST | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Spring |
| April 22, 1997 | 4:34 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 22, 1997 | 5:13 AM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 20, 1997 | 3:09 PM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 19, 1997 | 11:20 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Super Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 18, 1997 | 6:55 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Super Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 16, 1997 | 2:50 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Super Harvest Blood Moon | Summer |
| October 15, 1997 | 11:46 PM EDT | October Full Moon | Super Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 14, 1997 | 9:12 AM EST | November Full Moon | Super Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 13, 1997 | 9:37 PM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 1997 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 1997 at 8:55 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 1997 at 4:20 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 1997 at 7:56 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 1997 at 3:07 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 1997 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 1997?
The first full moon of 1997 was on Thursday, January 23, 1997 at 10:11 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 1996 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 1997?
The last full moon of 1997 was on Saturday, December 13, 1997 at 9:37 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.
Related Calendars
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1990 Full Moon Calendar
1991 Full Moon Calendar
1992 Full Moon Calendar
1993 Full Moon Calendar
1994 Full Moon Calendar
1995 Full Moon Calendar
1996 Full Moon Calendar
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1999 Full Moon Calendar
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