The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2004. The full moon was on January 7 (Full Wolf Moon), February 6 (Full Snow Moon), March 6 (Full Worm Moon), April 5 (Full Pink Moon), May 4 (Full Flower Moon), June 3 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 2 (Full Buck Moon), July 31 (Full Blue Moon), August 29 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 28 (Full Harvest Moon), October 27 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 26 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 26 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2004 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 2004 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2004, there were 13 full moons. The year had a blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2004 Full Moons were:
January 7, 2004 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 2004, the full moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Wednesday, January 7 at 10:40 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 2003 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 2003 Winter Solstice.
February 6, 2004 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 2004, the full moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Friday, February 6 at 3:47 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter.
March 6, 2004 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 2004, the full moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Saturday, March 6 at 6:14 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
April 5, 2004 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2004, the full moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Monday, April 5 at 7:03 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
May 4, 2004 (Super Flower Blood Moon)
In May 2004, the full moon was known as the Super Flower Blood Moon and occurred on Tuesday, May 4 at 4:33 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 3, 2004 (Super Strawberry Moon)
In June 2004, the full moon was known as the Super Strawberry Moon and occurred on Thursday, June 3 at 12:20 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 2, 2004 (Super Buck Moon)
In July 2004, the full moon was known as the Super Buck Moon and occurred on Friday, July 2 at 7:09 a.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.
July 31, 2004 (Super Blue Moon)
Also in July 2004, the second full moon was known as the Super Blue Moon and occurred on Saturday, July 31 at 2:05 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The July Blue Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The July Blue Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
August 29, 2004 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2004, the full moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Sunday, August 29 at 10:22 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The August Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer.
September 28, 2004 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 2004, the full moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Tuesday, September 28 at 9:09 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The September Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The September full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
October 27, 2004 (Hunter’s Blood Moon)
In October 2004, the full moon was known as the Hunter’s Blood Moon and occurred on Wednesday, October 27 at 11:07 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Taurus. The October Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The lunar eclipse in October was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
November 26, 2004 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 2004, the full moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Friday, November 26 at 3:07 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The November Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn.
December 26, 2004 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 2004, the full moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Sunday, December 26 at 10:06 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The December Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 2004 were
| Full Moon 2004 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2004 | 10:40 AM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 6, 2004 | 3:47 AM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 6, 2004 | 6:14 PM EST | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 5, 2004 | 7:03 AM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 4, 2004 | 4:33 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Super Flower Blood Moon | Spring |
| June 3, 2004 | 12:20 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Super Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 2, 2004 | 7:09 AM EDT | July Full Moon | Super Buck Moon | Summer |
| July 31, 2004 | 2:05 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Super Blue Moon | Summer |
| August 29, 2004 | 10:22 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 28, 2004 | 9:09 AM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Autumn |
| October 27, 2004 | 11:07 PM EDT | October Full Moon | Hunter’s Blood Moon | Autumn |
| November 26, 2004 | 3:07 PM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 26, 2004 | 10:06 AM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Winter |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2004 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2004 at 1:49 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 20, 2004 at 8:57 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2004 at 12:30 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2004 at 7:42 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 2004 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2004?
The first full moon of 2004 was on Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at 10:40 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 2003 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2004?
The last full moon of 2004 was on Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 10:06 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 2005 Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
And if you’re interested in more calendars from this decade, check these out
2000 Full Moon Calendar
2001 Full Moon Calendar
2002 Full Moon Calendar
2003 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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