The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2000. The full moon was on January 20 (Full Wolf Moon), February 19 (Full Snow Moon), March 19 (Full Worm Moon), April 18 (Full Pink Moon), May 18 (Full Flower Moon), June 16 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 16 (Full Buck Moon), August 15 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 13 (Full Harvest Moon), October 13 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 11 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 11 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2000 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 2000 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2000, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2000 full moons were:
January 20, 2000 (Super Wolf Blood Moon)
In January 2000, the full moon was known as the Super Wolf Blood Moon and occurred on Thursday, January 20 at 11:40 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 1999 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 1999 Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons. The lunar eclipse in January was a total lunar eclipse, also called a blood moon.
February 19, 2000 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 2000, the full moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Saturday, February 19 at 11:27 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the third full moon of Winter.
March 19, 2000 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 2000, the full moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Sunday, March 19 at 11:44 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
April 18, 2000 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2000, the full moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Tuesday, April 18 at 1:42 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
May 18, 2000 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2000, the full moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Thursday, May 18 at 3:34 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
June 16, 2000 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2000, the full moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Friday, June 16 at 6:27 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
July 16, 2000 (Buck Blood Moon)
In July 2000, the full moon was known as the Buck Blood Moon and occurred on Sunday, July 16 at 9:55 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The lunar eclipse in July was a total lunar eclipse.
August 15, 2000 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2000, the full moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Tuesday, August 15 at 1:13 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.
September 13, 2000 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 2000, the full moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Wednesday, September 13 at 3:37 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 13, 2000 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2000, the full moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Friday, October 13 at 4:53 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn.
November 11, 2000 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 2000, the full moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Saturday, November 11 at 4:15 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
December 11, 2000 (Super Cold Moon)
In December 2000, the full moon was known as the Super Cold Moon and occurred on Monday, December 11 at 4:03 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The December Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The December Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 2000 were
| Full Moon 2000 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2000 | 11:40 PM EST | January Full Moon | Super Wolf Blood Moon | Winter |
| February 19, 2000 | 11:27 AM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 19, 2000 | 11:44 PM EST | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 18, 2000 | 1:42 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 18, 2000 | 3:34 AM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 16, 2000 | 6:27 PM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 16, 2000 | 9:55 AM EDT | July Full Moon | Buck Blood Moon | Summer |
| August 15, 2000 | 1:13 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 13, 2000 | 3:37 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Summer |
| October 13, 2000 | 4:53 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 11, 2000 | 4:15 PM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 11, 2000 | 4:03 AM EST | December Full Moon | Super Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2000 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2000 at 2:35 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 20, 2000 at 9:48 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2000 at 1:28 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2000 at 8:38 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 2000 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2000?
The first full moon of 2000 was on Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 11:40 p.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 1999 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2000?
The last full moon of 2000 was on Monday, December 11, 2000 at 4:03 a.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 2001 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
And if you’re interested in more calendars from this decade, check these out
2001 Full Moon Calendar
2002 Full Moon Calendar
2003 Full Moon Calendar
2004 Full Moon Calendar
2005 Full Moon Calendar
2006 Full Moon Calendar
2007 Full Moon Calendar
2008 Full Moon Calendar
2009 Full Moon Calendar
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