The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2005. The full moon was on January 25 (Full Wolf Moon), February 23 (Full Snow Moon), March 25 (Full Worm Moon), April 24 (Full Pink Moon), May 23 (Full Flower Moon), June 22 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 21 (Full Buck Moon), August 19 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 17 (Full Harvest Moon), October 17 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 15 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 15 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2005 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 2005 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2005, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2005 Full Moons were:
January 25, 2005 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 2005, the full moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Tuesday, January 25 at 5:32 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 2004 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 2004 Winter Solstice.
February 23, 2005 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 2005, the full moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Wednesday, February 23 at 11:54 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
March 25, 2005 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 2005, the full moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Friday, March 25 at 3:59 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Libra. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
April 24, 2005 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2005, the full moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Sunday, April 24 at 6:06 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The lunar eclipse in April was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
May 23, 2005 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2005, the full moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Monday, May 23 at 4:18 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The May Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
June 22, 2005 (Super Strawberry Moon)
In June 2005, the full moon was known as the Super Strawberry Moon and occurred on Wednesday, June 22 at 12:14 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The June Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The June Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
July 21, 2005 (Super Buck Moon)
In July 2005, the full moon was known as the Super Buck Moon and occurred on Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The July Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
August 19, 2005 (Super Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2005, the full moon was known as the Super Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Friday, August 19 at 1:53 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the third full moon of Summer. The August Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
September 17, 2005 (Super Harvest Moon)
In September 2005, the full moon was known as the Super Harvest Moon and occurred on Saturday, September 17 at 10:01 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 one of the year’s supermoons.
The September full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
October 17, 2005 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2005, the full moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Monday, October 17 at 8:14 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The lunar eclipse in October was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
November 15, 2005 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 2005, the full moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:58 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
December 15, 2005 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 2005, the full moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Thursday, December 15 at 11:16 a.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 2005 were
| Full Moon 2005 | U.S. Eastern time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2005 | 5:32 AM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 23, 2005 | 11:54 PM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 25, 2005 | 3:59 PM EST | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Spring |
| April 24, 2005 | 6:06 AM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 23, 2005 | 4:18 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 22, 2005 | 12:14 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Super Strawberry Moon | Summer |
| July 21, 2005 | 7:00 AM EDT | July Full Moon | Super Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 19, 2005 | 1:53 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Super Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 17, 2005 | 10:01 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Super Harvest Moon | Summer |
| October 17, 2005 | 8:14 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 15, 2005 | 7:58 PM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 15, 2005 | 11:16 AM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2005 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2005 at 7:34 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2005 at 2:46 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2005 at 6:23 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2005 at 1:35 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 2005 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2005?
The first full moon of 2005 was on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 5:32 a.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 2004 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2005?
The last full moon of 2005 was on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 11:16 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 2006 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
2003 Full Moon Calendar
2004 Full Moon Calendar
2006 Full Moon Calendar
2007 Full Moon Calendar
2008 Full Moon Calendar
2009 Full Moon Calendar
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