The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2003. The full moon was on January 18 (Full Wolf Moon), February 16 (Full Snow Moon), March 18 (Full Worm Moon), April 16 (Full Pink Moon), May 15 (Full Flower Moon), June 14 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 13 (Full Buck Moon), August 12 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 10 (Full Harvest Moon), October 10 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 8 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 8 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2003 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 2003 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2003, there were 12 full moons. The year had two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2003 Full Moons were:
January 18, 2003 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 2003, the full moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Saturday, January 18 at 5:48 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 2002 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 2002 Winter Solstice.
February 16, 2003 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 2003, the full moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Sunday, February 16 at 6:51 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter.
March 18, 2003 (Super Worm Moon)
In March 2003, the full moon was known as the Super Worm Moon and occurred on Tuesday, March 18 at 5:34 a.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 16, 2003 (Super Pink Moon)
In April 2003, the full moon was known as the Super Pink Moon and occurred on Wednesday, April 16 at 3:36 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
May 15, 2003 (Super Flower Blood Moon)
In May 2003, the full moon was known as the Super Flower Blood Moon and occurred on Thursday, May 15 at 11:36 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons. The lunar eclipse in May was a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
June 14, 2003 (Super Strawberry Moon)
In June 2003, the full moon was known as the Super Strawberry Moon and occurred on Saturday, June 14 at 7:16 a.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.
July 13, 2003 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 2003, the full moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Sunday, July 13 at 3:21 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer.
August 12, 2003 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2003, the full moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Tuesday, August 12 at 12:48 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.
September 10, 2003 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 2003, the full moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Wednesday, September 10 at 12:36 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 10, 2003 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2003, the full moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Friday, October 10 at 3:27 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn.
November 8, 2003 (Beaver Blood Moon)
In November 2003, the full moon was known as the Beaver Blood Moon and occurred on Saturday, November 8 at 8:13 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 Total Lunar Eclipse.
December 8, 2003 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 2003, the full moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Monday, December 8 at 3:37 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 2003 were
| Full Moon 2003 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2003 | 5:48 AM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 16, 2003 | 6:51 PM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 18, 2003 | 5:34 AM EST | March Full Moon | Super Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 16, 2003 | 3:36 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Super Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 15, 2003 | 11:36 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Super Flower Blood Moon | Spring |
| June 14, 2003 | 7:16 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Super Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 13, 2003 | 3:21 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 12, 2003 | 12:48 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 10, 2003 | 12:36 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Summer |
| October 10, 2003 | 3:27 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 8, 2003 | 8:13 PM EST | November Full Moon | Beaver Blood Moon | Autumn |
| December 8, 2003 | 3:37 PM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2003 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2003 at 8:00 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2003 at 3:11 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 2003 at 6:47 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 22, 2003 at 2:04 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 2003 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2003?
The first full moon of 2003 was on Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 5:48 a.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 2002 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2003?
The last full moon of 2003 was on Monday, December 8, 2003 at 3:37 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. The January 2004 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
2002 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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