The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2001. The full moon was on January 9 (Full Wolf Moon), February 8 (Full Snow Moon), March 9 (Full Worm Moon), April 7 (Full Pink Moon), May 7 (Full Flower Moon), June 5 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 5 (Full Buck Moon), August 4 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 2 (Full Corn Moon), October 2 (Full Harvest Moon), November 1 (Full Beaver Moon), November 30 (Full Blue Moon), and December 30 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2001 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 2001 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2001, there were 13 full moons. The year had a blue moon and three lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2001 Full Moons were:
January 9, 2001 (Super Wolf Blood Moon)
In January 2001, the full moon was known as the Super Wolf Blood Moon and occurred on Tuesday, January 9 at 3:24 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 2000 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 2000 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 8, 2001 (Super Snow Moon)
In February 2001, the full moon was known as the Super Snow Moon and occurred on Thursday, February 8 at 2:12 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
March 9, 2001 (Super Worm Moon)
In March 2001, the full moon was known as the Super Worm Moon and occurred on Friday, March 9 at 12:23 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
April 7, 2001 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2001, the full moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Saturday, April 7 at 11:22 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
May 7, 2001 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2001, the full moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Monday, May 7 at 9:53 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
June 5, 2001 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2001, the full moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Tuesday, June 5 at 9:40 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
July 5, 2001 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 2001, the full moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Thursday, July 5 at 11:04 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 Partial Lunar Eclipse.
August 4, 2001 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2001, the full moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Saturday, August 4 at 1:56 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.
September 2, 2001 (Full Corn Moon)
In September 2001, the full moon was known as the Full Corn Moon and occurred on Sunday, September 2 at 5:43 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The September Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer.
October 2, 2001 (Full Harvest Moon)
In October 2001, the full moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Tuesday, October 2 at 9:49 a.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 called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the September Full Moon.
November 1, 2001 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 2001, the full moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Thursday, November 1 at 12:41 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
November 30, 2001 (Full Blue Moon)
Also in November 2001, the second full moon was known as the Full Blue Moon and occurred on Friday, November 30 at 3:49 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The November Blue Moon was the last full moon of Autumn.
December 30, 2001 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 2001, the full moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Sunday, December 30 at 5:41 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The December Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The lunar eclipse in December was a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 2001 were
| Full Moon 2001 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2001 | 3:24 PM EST | January Full Moon | Super Wolf Blood Moon | Winter |
| February 8, 2001 | 2:12 AM EST | February Full Moon | Super Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 9, 2001 | 12:23 PM EST | March Full Moon | Super Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 7, 2001 | 11:22 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 7, 2001 | 9:53 AM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 5, 2001 | 9:40 PM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 5, 2001 | 11:04 AM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 4, 2001 | 1:56 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 2, 2001 | 5:43 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Corn Moon | Summer |
| October 2, 2001 | 9:49 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Autumn |
| November 1, 2001 | 12:41 AM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| November 30, 2001 | 3:49 PM EST | November Blue Moon | Full Blue Moon | Autumn |
| December 30, 2001 | 5:41 AM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Winter |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2001 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2001 at 8:31 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2001 at 3:38 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2001 at 7:05 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2001 at 2:22 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 2001 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2001?
The first full moon of 2001 was on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at 3:24 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 2000 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2001?
The last full moon of 2001 was on Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 5:41 a.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. The January 2002 Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
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2000 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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