2014 Full Moons, calendar of full moons in 2014

Learn more about the full moon in 2014 below including the traditional moon names and other celestial events that occurred during the full moon. Dates are listed based on US Eastern Time.

Photo of the moon on a starry background for the calendar of 2014 full moons
The first full moon of 2014 was on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.

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 2014 Calendar with lunar eclipses

In 2014, there were 12 full moons. The year had two lunar eclipses.

Illustration of the full moon dates in 2014 including full moon names
Calendar with 12 full moons

The dates of the 2014 Full Moons were:

January 15, 2014 (Full Wolf Moon)

In January 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Wednesday, January 15 at 11:52 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 2013 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 2013 Winter Solstice.

February 14, 2014 (Full Snow Moon)

In February 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Friday, February 14 at 6:53 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter.

March 16, 2014 (Full Worm Moon)

In March 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Sunday, March 16 at 1:08 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.

April 15, 2014 (Pink Blood Moon)

In April 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Pink Blood Moon and occurred on Tuesday, April 15 at 3:42 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The lunar eclipse in April was a Total Lunar Eclipse.

May 14, 2014 (Full Flower Moon)

In May 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Wednesday, May 14 at 3:16 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.

June 13, 2014 (Super Strawberry Moon)

In June 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Super Strawberry Moon and occurred on Friday, June 13 at 12:11 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

July 12, 2014 (Super Buck Moon)

In July 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Super Buck Moon and occurred on Saturday, July 12 at 7:25 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

August 10, 2014 (Super Sturgeon Moon)

In August 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Super Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Sunday, August 10 at 2:09 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.

September 8, 2014 (Super Harvest Moon)

In September 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Super Harvest Moon and occurred on Monday, September 8 at 9:38 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 8, 2014 (Super Hunter’s Blood Moon)

In October 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Super Hunter’s Blood Moon and occurred on Wednesday, October 8 at 6:51 a.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. The lunar eclipse in October was a Total Lunar Eclipse.

November 6, 2014 (Full Beaver Moon)

In November 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Thursday, November 6 at 5:23 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.

December 6, 2014 (Full Cold Moon)

In December 2014, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Saturday, December 6 at 7:27 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 2014 were

Full Moon 2014U.S. Eastern TimeLunar PhaseFull Moon NameSeason
January 15, 201411:52 PM ESTJanuary Full MoonFull Wolf MoonWinter
February 14, 20146:53 PM ESTFebruary Full MoonFull Snow MoonWinter
March 16, 20141:08 PM EDTMarch Full MoonFull Worm MoonWinter
April 15, 20143:42 AM EDTApril Full MoonPink Blood MoonSpring
May 14, 20143:16 PM EDTMay Full MoonFull Flower MoonSpring
June 13, 201412:11 AM EDTJune Full MoonSuper Strawberry MoonSpring
July 12, 20147:25 AM EDTJuly Full MoonSuper Buck MoonSummer
August 10, 20142:09 PM EDTAugust Full MoonSuper Sturgeon MoonSummer
September 8, 20149:38 PM EDTSeptember Full MoonSuper Harvest MoonSummer
October 8, 20146:51 AM EDTOctober Full MoonSuper Hunter’s Blood MoonAutumn
November 6, 20145:23 PM ESTNovember Full MoonFull Beaver MoonAutumn
December 6, 20147:27 AM ESTDecember Full MoonFull Cold MoonAutumn

Equinoxes and Solstices

The 2014 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:

  • Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2014 at 12:57 PM
  • Summer Solstice: June 21, 2014 at 6:52 AM
  • Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2014 at 10:30 PM
  • Winter Solstice: December 21, 2014 at 6:03 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 2014 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.

When was the first full moon of 2014?

The first full moon of 2014 was on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 11:52 p.m. It was called the Full Wolf Moon as it was the January Full Moon. It was the first full moon of Winter because the December 2013 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.

When was the last full moon of 2014?

The last full moon of 2014 was on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 7:27 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 2015 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.

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