The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2008. The full moon was on January 22 (Full Wolf Moon), February 20 (Full Snow Moon), March 21 (Full Worm Moon), April 20 (Full Pink Moon), May 19 (Full Flower Moon), June 18 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 18 (Full Buck Moon), August 16 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 15 (Full Harvest Moon), October 14 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 13 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 12 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2008 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 2008 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2008, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2008 Full Moons were:
January 22, 2008 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 2008, the full moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Tuesday, January 22 at 8:35 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 2007 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 2007 Winter Solstice.
February 20, 2008 (Snow Blood Moon)
In February 2008, the full moon was known as the Snow Blood Moon and occurred on Wednesday, February 20 at 10:31 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The lunar eclipse in February was a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
March 21, 2008 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 2008, the full moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Friday, March 21 at 2:40 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
April 20, 2008 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2008, the full moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Sunday, April 20 at 6:25 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
May 19, 2008 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2008, the full moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Monday, May 19 at 10:11 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the third full moon of Spring.
June 18, 2008 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2008, the full moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Wednesday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
July 18, 2008 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 2008, the full moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Friday, July 18 at 3:59 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer.
August 16, 2008 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2008, the full moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Saturday, August 16 at 5:16 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The lunar eclipse in August was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
September 15, 2008 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 2008, the full moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Monday, September 15 at 5:13 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 14, 2008 (Super Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2008, the full moon was known as the Super Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Tuesday, October 14 at 4:03 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
November 13, 2008 (Super Beaver Moon)
In November 2008, the full moon was known as the Super Beaver Moon and occurred on Thursday, November 13 at 1:17 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
December 12, 2008 (Super Cold Moon)
In December 2008, the full moon was known as the Super Cold Moon and occurred on Friday, December 12 at 11:37 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The December Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The December Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 2008 were
| Full Moon 2008 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2008 | 8:35 AM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 20, 2008 | 10:31 PM EST | February Full Moon | Snow Blood Moon | Winter |
| March 21, 2008 | 2:40 PM EDT | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Spring |
| April 20, 2008 | 6:25 AM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 19, 2008 | 10:11 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 18, 2008 | 1:30 PM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 18, 2008 | 3:59 AM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 16, 2008 | 5:16 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 15, 2008 | 5:13 AM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Summer |
| October 14, 2008 | 4:03 PM EDT | October Full Moon | Super Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 13, 2008 | 1:17 AM EST | November Full Moon | Super Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 12, 2008 | 11:37 AM EST | December Full Moon | Super Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2008 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2008 at 1:49 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 20, 2008 at 8:00 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2008 at 11:45 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2008 at 7:04 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 2008 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2008?
The first full moon of 2008 was on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 8:35 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 2007 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2008?
The last full moon of 2008 was on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11:37 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 2009 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
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2006 Full Moon Calendar
2007 Full Moon Calendar
2009 Full Moon Calendar
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