Full Moon Calendar 2005 with 12 full moons
The Full Moon 2005 Calendar helps you look back at the dates of the full moon dates, a seasonal blue moon, full supermoons, solstices, equinoxes, and full moon eclipses.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon so that the moon looks completely illuminated when you look at it. It happens about once a month or, 29.53 days on average.
In 2005 there will be 12 full moons with one full moon per month and three full moons per season except for one season which had four. Ready to dive a little deeper into the 2005 dates? Take a look at each month, the names associated with each full moon, the eclipses that will occur, and the dates for the equinoxes and solstices.
The dates and times provided by NASA in United States Eastern Time (ET) account for both Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) for part of the year in the United States. Also below is the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time. This was previously referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Since your local time zone may be different, the exact dates may shift slightly for your calendar.
When were the full moons in 2005?
In 2005 there were 12 full moons during the year. The full moon schedule started at the end of January, setting up the year to have 12 full moons and a seasonal blue moon. Here’s a quick summary of the dates of each full moon, their names, and how they fit into each season.
The dates of the 2005 Full Moons were:
January 25, 2005 (Full Wolf Moon)
The first full moon in 2005, also called the Full Wolf Moon, was on Tuesday January 25, 2005 5:32 AM EST or 10:32 AM UTC. It was the second full moon of the Winter 2004-2005 season as the second full moon after the 2004 Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
February 23, 2005 (Full Snow Moon)
The second 2005 full moon, also called the Full Snow Moon, was on Wednesday February 23, 2005 11:54 PM EST or February 24, 2005 4:54 AM UTC. It was the third and last full moon of Winter 2004-2005. The February Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
March 25, 2005 (Full Worm Moon)
The third full moon in 2005, also called the Full Worm Moon, was on Friday March 25, 2005 4:59 PM EST or 9:59 PM UTC. It was the first full moon of the Spring season as the first full moon after the spring equinox 2005. The March Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
The Vernal Equinox (or Spring Equinox) was on Sunday March 20, 2005 8:34 AM EST or 1:34 PM UTC, less than a week before the March Full Moon.
April 24, 2005 (Full Pink Moon)
The fourth 2005 full moon, also called the Full Pink Moon, was on Sunday April 24, 2005 6:06 AM EDT or 11:06 AM UTC. It was the second full moon of the Spring 2005 season as the second full moon after spring equinox 2005. The April Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
There was also be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 11 minutes before the full moon peak.
May 23, 2005 (Full Flower Moon)
The fifth full moon in 2005, also called the Full Flower Moon, was on Monday May 23, 2005 4:18 PM EDT or 9:18 PM UTC. It was the last full moon of the Spring 2005 season as the third full moon after the Spring Solstice. The May Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
June 22, 2005 (Full Strawberry Moon)
The sixth 2005 full moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, was on Wednesday June 22, 2005 12:14 AM EDT or 5:14 AM UTC. It was the first full moon of the Summer 2005 season as the first full moon after the Summer Solstice by about two days. The June Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for Tuesday June 21, 2005 2:46 AM EDT or 7:46 AM UTC.
July 21, 2005 (Full Buck Moon)
The seventh full moon in 2005, also called the Full Buck Moon, was on Thursday July 21, 2005 7:00 AM EDT or 12:00 PM UTC. It was the second full moon of the Summer 2005 season as the second full moon after the Summer Solstice. The July Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn and the first of two full supermoons in 2005.
August 19, 2005 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
The eighth 2005 full moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, was on Friday August 19, 2005 1:53 PM EDT or 6:53 PM UTC. It was the third full moon of the 2005 Summer Season as the third full moon after the Summer Solstice. The August Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius and the second full supermoon in 2005.
Also as the Summer season had four full moons, the August 12th full moon was a seasonal blue moon in 2005 as the third summer full moon.
September 17, 2005 (September 18 UTC) (Full Harvest Moon)
The ninth full moon in 2005, also called the Full Harvest Moon, was on Saturday September 17, 2005 10:01 PM EDT or September 18, 2005 3:01 AM UTC. It was the last full moon of Summer 2005 as it occurred before the Autumnal Equinox. The September Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
The Autumnal Equinox was on the calendar for Thursday September 22, 2005 6:23 PM EDT or 11:23 PM UTC. As the September full moon was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October full moon, it was called the Full Harvest Moon.
October 17, 2005 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
The tenth 2005 full moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon, was on Monday October 17, 2005 8:14 AM EDT or 1:14 PM UTC. It was the first full moon of the Fall 2005 season as the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox. The October Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
There was also be a Partial Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 10 minutes before the full moon peak.
November 15, 2005 (November 16, 2005 UTC) (Full Beaver Moon)
The eleventh full moon in 2005, also called the Full Beaver Moon, was on Tuesday November 15, 2005 7:58 PM EST or November 16, 2005 12:58 AM UTC. It was the second full moon of Autumn as the second full moon after the Autumnal Equinox. The November Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
December 15, 2005 (Full Cold Moon)
The last full moon of 2005, also called Full Cold Moon, was on Thursday December 15, 2005 11:16 AM EST or 4:16 PM UTC. It was the last full moon of Autumn 2005 as it occurred before the Winter Solstice by about a week. The December Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini
The Winter Solstice was on the calendar for Wednesday December 21, 2005 1:35 PM EST or 6:35 PM UTC.
What were the names of the 2005 full moons?
The names of the 2005 full moons were:
- January 25: Full Wolf Moon
- February 23 (February 24 UTC): 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 (September 18 UTC): Full Harvest Moon
- October 17: Full Hunter’s Moon
- November 15 (November 16 UTC): Full Beaver Moon
- December 15: Full Cold Moon
The September full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
What were the signs of 2005 full moons?
The astrological signs of the 2005 full moons were:
- January 25, 2005: Leo
- February 23, 2005 (February 24, 2005 UTC): Virgo
- March 25, 2005: Libra
- April 24, 2005: Scorpio
- May 23, 2005: Sagittarius
- June 22, 2005: Capricorn
- July 21, 2005: Capricorn
- August 19, 2005: Aquarius
- September 17, 2005 (September 18, 2005): Pisces
- October 17, 2005: Aries
- November 15, 2005 (November 16, 2005 UTC): Taurus
- December 15, 2005: Gemini
In 2005 the full moon calendar aligned such Capricorn had two full moons.
Was there a blue moon in 2005?
Yes the August full moon on August 19, 2005 was a seasonal blue moon because it was the third full moon in a summer season with four full moons.
There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.
The second definition of a blue moon relates having an extra full moon during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon of the season is also called a blue moon, or a seasonal blue moon to help distinguish between the other definition.
When were the full supermoons in 2005?
In 2005 there were two supermoons: July 21, 2005 and August 19, 2005.
A full supermoon is a full moon that nearly coincides with the closest that the Moon comes to the Earth in its orbit, called perigee. The moon has a larger-than-usual appearance when you look at it. There isn’t an official definition for how close the moon needs to be to the earth to be considered a supermoon. For the purposes of this site, we’ll follow the Timeanddate.com definition using moons less than 360,000 kilometers from the Earth.
The full moons in June and September were just beyond the 360,000 kilometers distance from the earth. So large and depending on the distance you reference they could also have been considered supermoons.
When were the lunar eclipses in 2005?
In 2005 there were two lunar eclipses during the April and October full moons. The April lunar eclipse was a penumbral lunar eclipse on April 24th during the Full Pink Moon, about 11 minutes before the full moon peak. The second lunar eclipse of 2005 was a partial lunar eclipse on October 17th as part of the Full Hunter’s Moon, 10 minutes before the peak of the full moon.
2005 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2005 dates for the equinoxes and solstices are as follows:
- Vernal Equinox: March 20, 2005 8:34 AM EST (1:34 PM UTC)
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2005 2:46 AM EDT (7:46 AM UTC)
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2005 6:23 PM EDT (11:23 PM UTC)
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2005 1:35 PM EST (6:35 PM UTC)
The first full moon after Spring Equinox 2005 was on Friday March 25, 2005 4:59 PM EST or 9:59 PM UTC. It was the March 2005 full moon, also called the Full Worm Moon. The March Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
The first full moon after the Summer Solstice 2005 was on Wednesday June 22, 2005 12:14 AM EDT or 5:14 AM UTC. It was the June 2005 full moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon. The June Full moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
The first full moon after the Autumn Equinox 2005 was on Monday October 17, 2005 8:14 AM EDT or 1:14 PM UTC. It was the October 2005 full moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon. The October Full Moon was the full moon in Aries and had a partial lunar eclipse.
The first full moon after the Winter Solstice 2005 was in the next calendar year on Saturday January 14, 2006 4:48 AM EST or 9:48 AM UTC. It was the January 2006 full moon, also called the Full Wolf Moon. The January full moon was the full moon in Cancer.
2005 Moon Phases in Eastern Time (ET) and UTC
Below are the lunar phases for 2005 including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter on the schedule for each month. The date and times are based on both the United States Eastern Time Zone and UTC, adjusted for daylight saving time.
| Lunar Phase | Date & Time (Eastern) | UTC Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| January Last Quarter | January 3, 2005 12:46 PM EST | January 3, 2005 5:46 PM UTC |
| January New Moon | January 10, 2005 7:03 AM EST | January 10, 2005 12:03 PM UTC |
| January First Quarter | January 17, 2005 1:57 AM EST | January 17, 2005 6:57 AM UTC |
| January Full Moon | January 25, 2005 5:32 AM EST | January 25, 2005 10:32 AM UTC |
| February Last Quarter | February 2, 2005 2:27 AM EST | February 2, 2005 7:27 AM UTC |
| February New Moon | February 8, 2005 5:28 PM EST | February 8, 2005 10:28 PM UTC |
| February First Quarter | February 15, 2005 7:16 PM EST | February 16, 2005 12:16 AM UTC |
| February Full Moon | February 23, 2005 11:54 PM EST | February 24, 2005 4:54 AM UTC |
| March Last Quarter | March 3, 2005 12:37 PM EST | March 3, 2005 5:37 PM UTC |
| March New Moon | March 10, 2005 4:10 AM EST | March 10, 2005 9:10 AM UTC |
| March First Quarter | March 17, 2005 3:19 PM EST | March 17, 2005 8:19 PM UTC |
| March Full Moon | March 25, 2005 4:59 PM EST | March 25, 2005 9:59 PM UTC |
| April Last Quarter | April 1, 2005 8:50 PM EST | April 2, 2005 1:50 AM UTC |
| April New Moon | April 8, 2005 4:32 PM EDT | April 8, 2005 9:32 PM UTC |
| April First Quarter | April 16, 2005 10:37 AM EDT | April 16, 2005 3:37 PM UTC |
| April Full Moon | April 24, 2005 6:06 AM EDT | April 24, 2005 11:06 AM UTC |
| May Last Quarter | May 1, 2005 2:24 AM EDT | May 1, 2005 7:24 AM UTC |
| May New Moon | May 8, 2005 4:45 AM EDT | May 8, 2005 9:45 AM UTC |
| May First Quarter | May 16, 2005 4:57 AM EDT | May 16, 2005 9:57 AM UTC |
| May Full Moon | May 23, 2005 4:18 PM EDT | May 23, 2005 9:18 PM UTC |
| May Last Quarter | May 30, 2005 7:47 AM EDT | May 30, 2005 12:47 PM UTC |
| June New Moon | June 6, 2005 5:55 PM EDT | June 6, 2005 10:55 PM UTC |
| June First Quarter | June 14, 2005 9:22 PM EDT | June 15, 2005 2:22 AM UTC |
| June Full Moon | June 22, 2005 12:14 AM EDT | June 22, 2005 5:14 AM UTC |
| June Last Quarter | June 28, 2005 2:23 PM EDT | June 28, 2005 7:23 PM UTC |
| July New Moon | July 6, 2005 8:03 AM EDT | July 6, 2005 1:03 PM UTC |
| July First Quarter | July 14, 2005 11:20 AM EDT | July 14, 2005 4:20 PM UTC |
| July Full Moon | July 21, 2005 7:00 AM EDT | July 21, 2005 12:00 PM UTC |
| July Last Quarter | July 27, 2005 11:19 PM EDT | July 28, 2005 4:19 AM UTC |
| August New Moon | August 4, 2005 11:05 PM EDT | August 5, 2005 4:05 AM UTC |
| August First Quarter | August 12, 2005 10:39 PM EDT | August 13, 2005 3:39 AM UTC |
| August Full Moon | August 19, 2005 1:53 PM EDT | August 19, 2005 6:53 PM UTC |
| August Last Quarter | August 26, 2005 11:18 AM EDT | August 26, 2005 4:18 PM UTC |
| September New Moon | September 3, 2005 2:46 PM EDT | September 3, 2005 7:46 PM UTC |
| September First Quarter | September 11, 2005 7:37 AM EDT | September 11, 2005 12:37 PM UTC |
| September Full Moon | September 17, 2005 10:01 PM EDT | September 18, 2005 3:01 AM UTC |
| September Last Quarter | September 25, 2005 2:41 AM EDT | September 25, 2005 7:41 AM UTC |
| October New Moon | October 3, 2005 6:28 AM EDT | October 3, 2005 11:28 AM UTC |
| October First Quarter | October 10, 2005 3:01 PM EDT | October 10, 2005 8:01 PM UTC |
| October Full Moon | October 17, 2005 8:14 AM EDT | October 17, 2005 1:14 PM UTC |
| October Last Quarter | October 24, 2005 9:17 PM EDT | October 25, 2005 2:17 AM UTC |
| November New Moon | November 1, 2005 8:25 PM EST | November 2, 2005 1:25 AM UTC |
| November First Quarter | November 8, 2005 8:57 PM EST | November 9, 2005 1:57 AM UTC |
| November Full Moon | November 15, 2005 7:58 PM EST | November 16, 2005 12:58 AM UTC |
| November Last Quarter | November 23, 2005 5:11 PM EST | November 23, 2005 10:11 PM UTC |
| December New Moon | December 1, 2005 10:01 AM EST | December 1, 2005 3:01 PM UTC |
| December First Quarter | December 8, 2005 4:36 AM EST | December 8, 2005 9:36 AM UTC |
| December Full Moon | December 15, 2005 11:16 AM EST | December 15, 2005 4:16 PM UTC |
| December Last Quarter | December 23, 2005 2:36 PM EST | December 23, 2005 7:36 PM UTC |
| December Black Moon | December 30, 2005 10:12 PM EST | December 31, 2005 3:12 AM UTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2005 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
There were 12 full moons in 2005 with one full moon each month and a seasonal blue moon in August. The schedule began in January with the first full moon in the end of the month, aligning the calendar to not have an extra full moon during the year, but added an extra full moon to the summer season.
The first full moon of 2005 was on Tuesday January 25, 2005 5:32 AM EST or 10:32 AM UTC. It was called the Full Wolf Moon as it was the January Full Moon. It was the second full moon of the Winter 2004-2005 season as the December 2004 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The January 25th full moon was the full moon in Leo.
The last full moon of 2005 was on Thursday December 15, 2005 11:16 AM EST or 4:16 PM UTC. It was called the Full Cold Moon as it was the December Full Moon. It was also the last full moon of the Autumn 2005 season as the December 2005 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The December 15th full moon was the full moon in Gemini.
2005 Full Moon Calendar Summary
In 2005 there were 12 full moons, and a seasonal blue moon in August. The year had 2 full supermoons during year. The dates of the Full Moons in 2005 were:
- January 25, 2005 5:32 AM EST (10:32 AM UTC)
- February 23, 2005 11:54 PM EST (February 24, 2005 4:54 AM UTC)
- March 25, 2005 4:59 PM EST (9:59 PM UTC)
- April 24, 2005 6:06 AM EDT (11:06 AM UTC)
- May 23, 2005 4:18 PM EDT (9:18 PM UTC)
- June 22, 2005 12:14 AM EDT (5:14 AM UTC)
- July 21, 2005 7:00 AM EDT (12:00 PM UTC)
- August 19, 2005 1:53 PM EDT (6:53 PM UTC)
- September 17, 2005 10:01 PM EDT (September 18, 2005 3:01 AM UTC)
- October 17, 2005 8:14 AM EDT (1:14 PM UTC)
- November 15, 2005 7:58 PM EST (November 16, 2005 12:58 AM UTC)
- December 15, 2005 11:16 AM EST (4:16 PM UTC)
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