The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2002. The full moon was on January 28 (Full Wolf Moon), February 27 (Full Snow Moon), March 28 (Full Worm Moon), April 26 (Full Pink Moon), May 26 (Full Flower Moon), June 24 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 24 (Full Buck Moon), August 22 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 21 (Full Harvest Moon), October 21 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 19 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 19 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2002 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 2002 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2002, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and three lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2002 Full Moons were:
January 28, 2002 (Super Wolf Moon)
In January 2002, the full moon was known as the Super Wolf Moon and occurred on Monday, January 28 at 5:50 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 2001 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 2001 Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
February 27, 2002 (Super Snow Moon)
In February 2002, the full moon was known as the Super Snow Moon and occurred on Wednesday, February 27 at 4:17 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The February Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
March 28, 2002 (Super Worm Moon)
In March 2002, the full moon was known as the Super Worm Moon and occurred on Thursday, March 28 at 1:25 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Libra. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The March Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
April 26, 2002 (Super Pink Moon)
In April 2002, the full moon was known as the Super Pink Moon and occurred on Friday, April 26 at 11:00 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The April Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
May 26, 2002 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2002, the full moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Sunday, May 26 at 7:51 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The May Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The lunar eclipse in May was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
June 24, 2002 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2002, the full moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Monday, June 24 at 5:42 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The June Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The lunar eclipse in June was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
July 24, 2002 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 2002, the full moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Wednesday, July 24 at 5:07 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The July Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.
August 22, 2002 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2002, the full moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Thursday, August 22 at 6:29 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the third full moon of Summer.
September 21, 2002 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 2002, the full moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Saturday, September 21 at 9:59 a.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 21, 2002 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2002, the full moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Monday, October 21 at 3:20 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn.
November 19, 2002 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 2002, the full moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Tuesday, November 19 at 8:34 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The lunar eclipse in November was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
December 19, 2002 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 2002, the full moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Thursday, December 19 at 2:10 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 2002 were
| Full Moon 2002 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2002 | 5:50 PM EST | January Full Moon | Super Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 27, 2002 | 4:17 AM EST | February Full Moon | Super Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 28, 2002 | 1:25 PM EST | March Full Moon | Super Worm Moon | Spring |
| April 26, 2002 | 11:00 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Super Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 26, 2002 | 7:51 AM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 24, 2002 | 5:42 PM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Summer |
| July 24, 2002 | 5:07 AM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 22, 2002 | 6:29 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 21, 2002 | 9:59 AM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Summer |
| October 21, 2002 | 3:20 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 19, 2002 | 8:34 PM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 19, 2002 | 2:10 PM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2002 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2002 at 2:16 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2002 at 9:25 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 2002 at 12:56 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2002 at 8:15 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 2002 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2002?
The first full moon of 2002 was on Monday, January 28, 2002 at 5:50 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 2001 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2002?
The last full moon of 2002 was on Thursday, December 19, 2002 at 2:10 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 2003 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
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2000 Full Moon Calendar
2001 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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