The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2010. The full moon was on January 30 (Full Wolf Moon), February 28 (Full Snow Moon), March 29 (Full Worm Moon), April 28 (Full Pink Moon), May 27 (Full Flower Moon), June 26 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 25 (Full Buck Moon), August 24 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 23 (Full Harvest Moon), October 22 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 21 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 21 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2010 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 2010 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2010, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2010 Full Moons were:
January 30, 2010 (Super Wolf Moon)
In January 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Super Wolf Moon and occurred on Saturday, January 30 at 1:18 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 2009 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 2009 Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
February 28, 2010 (Super Snow Moon)
In February 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Super Snow Moon and occurred on Sunday, February 28 at 11:38 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The February Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
March 29, 2010 (Super Worm Moon)
In March 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Super Worm Moon and occurred on Monday, March 29 at 10:25 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The March Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
April 28, 2010 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Wednesday, April 28 at 8:18 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
May 27, 2010 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Thursday, May 27 at 7:07 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The May Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
June 26, 2010 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Saturday, June 26 at 7:30 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The June Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The lunar eclipse in June was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
July 25, 2010 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Sunday, July 25 at 9:37 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The July Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.
August 24, 2010 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Tuesday, August 24 at 1:05 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The August Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer.
September 23, 2010 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Thursday, September 23 at 5:17 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. 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 22, 2010 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Friday, October 22 at 9:36 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
November 21, 2010 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Sunday, November 21 at 12:27 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the third full moon of Autumn.
December 21, 2010 (Cold Blood Moon)
In December 2010, the Full Moon was known as the Cold Blood Moon and occurred on Tuesday, December 21 at 3:13 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The December Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The lunar eclipse in December was a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a Blood Moon.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 2010 were
| Full Moon 2010 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2010 | 1:18 AM EST | January Full Moon | Super Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 28, 2010 | 11:38 AM EST | February Full Moon | Super Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 29, 2010 | 10:25 PM EDT | March Full Moon | Super Worm Moon | Spring |
| April 28, 2010 | 8:18 AM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 27, 2010 | 7:07 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 26, 2010 | 7:30 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Summer |
| July 25, 2010 | 9:37 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 24, 2010 | 1:05 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 23, 2010 | 5:17 AM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Autumn |
| October 22, 2010 | 9:36 PM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 21, 2010 | 12:27 PM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 21, 2010 | 3:13 AM EST | December Full Moon | Cold Blood Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2010 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2010 at 1:32 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2010 at 7:28 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2010 at 11:09 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2010 at 6:38 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 2010 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2010?
The first full moon of 2010 was on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 1:18 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 2009 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2010?
The last full moon of 2010 was on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 3:13 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 2011 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
And if you’re interested in more calendars from this decade, check these out
2011 Full Moon Calendar
2012 Full Moon Calendar
2013 Full Moon Calendar
2014 Full Moon Calendar
2015 Full Moon Calendar
2016 Full Moon Calendar
2017 Full Moon Calendar
2018 Full Moon Calendar
2019 Full Moon Calendar
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