The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2013. The full moon was on January 26 (Full Wolf Moon), February 25 (Full Snow Moon), March 27 (Full Worm Moon), April 25 (Full Pink Moon), May 25 (Full Flower Moon), June 23 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 22 (Full Buck Moon), August 20 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 19 (Full Harvest Moon), October 18 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 17 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 17 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2013 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 2013 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2013, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and three lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2013 Full Moons were:
January 26, 2013 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Saturday, January 26 at 11:38 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 2012 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 2012 Winter Solstice.
February 25, 2013 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Monday, February 25 at 3:26 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
March 27, 2013 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Wednesday, March 27 at 5:27 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
April 25, 2013 (Super Pink Moon)
In April 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Super Pink Moon and occurred on Thursday, April 25 at 3:57 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The April Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons. The lunar eclipse in April was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
May 25, 2013 (Super Flower Moon)
In May 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Super Flower Moon and occurred on Saturday, May 25 at 12:25 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The May Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The May Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons. The lunar eclipse in May was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
June 23, 2013 (Super Strawberry Moon)
In June 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Super Strawberry Moon and occurred on Sunday, June 23 at 7:32 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 22, 2013 (Super Buck Moon)
In July 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Super Buck Moon and occurred on Monday, July 22 at 2:15 p.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 20, 2013 (Super Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Super Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Tuesday, August 20 at 9:45 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 19, 2013 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Thursday, September 19 at 7:13 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 18, 2013 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Friday, October 18 at 7:38 p.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 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
November 17, 2013 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Sunday, November 17 at 10:16 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
December 17, 2013 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 2013, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Tuesday, December 17 at 4:28 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 2013 were
| Full Moon 2013 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2013 | 11:38 PM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 25, 2013 | 3:26 PM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 27, 2013 | 5:27 AM EDT | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Spring |
| April 25, 2013 | 3:57 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Super Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 25, 2013 | 12:25 AM EDT | May Full Moon | Super Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 23, 2013 | 7:32 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Super Strawberry Moon | Summer |
| July 22, 2013 | 2:15 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Super Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 20, 2013 | 9:45 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Super Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 19, 2013 | 7:13 AM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Summer |
| October 18, 2013 | 7:38 PM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 17, 2013 | 10:16 AM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 17, 2013 | 4:28 AM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2013 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2013 at 7:02 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2013 at 1:04 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2013 at 12:11 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 2013 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2013?
The first full moon of 2013 was on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 11:38 p.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 2012 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2013?
The last full moon of 2013 was on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 4:28 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 2014 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
2010 Full Moon Calendar
2011 Full Moon Calendar
2012 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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