The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2015. The full moon was on January 4 (Full Wolf Moon), February 3 (Full Snow Moon), March 5 (Full Worm Moon), April 4 (Full Pink Moon), May 3 (Full Flower Moon), June 2 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 1 (Full Buck Moon), July 31 (Full Blue Moon), August 29 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 27 (Full Harvest Moon), October 27 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 25 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 25 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2015 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 2015 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2015, there were 13 full moons. The year had a blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2015 Full Moons were:
January 4, 2015 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Sunday, January 4 at 11:53 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 2014 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 2014 Winter Solstice.
February 3, 2015 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Tuesday, February 3 at 6:09 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter.
March 5, 2015 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Thursday, March 5 at 1:05 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
April 4, 2015 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Saturday, April 4 at 8:06 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 Partial Lunar Eclipse.
May 3, 2015 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Sunday, May 3 at 11:42 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
June 2, 2015 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Tuesday, June 2 at 12:19 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
July 1, 2015 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Wednesday, July 1 at 10:20 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer.
July 31, 2015 (Super Blue Moon)
Also in July 2015, the second full moon was known as the Super Blue Moon and occurred on Friday, July 31 at 6:43 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The July Blue Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The July Blue Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
August 29, 2015 (Super Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Super Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Saturday, August 29 at 2:35 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The August Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The August Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
September 27, 2015 (Super Harvest Blood Moon)
In September 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Super Harvest Blood Moon and occurred on Sunday, September 27 at 10:50 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The September Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The September Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons. The lunar eclipse in September was a Total Lunar Eclipse. The September full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
October 27, 2015 (Super Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Super Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:05 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Taurus. The October Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The October Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
November 25, 2015 (Super Beaver Moon)
In November 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Super Beaver Moon and occurred on Wednesday, November 25 at 5:44 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The November Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The November Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
December 25, 2015 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 2015, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Friday, December 25 at 6:11 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The December Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The January 2016 Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter the next year.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 2015 were
| Full Moon 2015 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2015 | 11:53 PM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 3, 2015 | 6:09 PM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 5, 2015 | 1:05 PM EST | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 4, 2015 | 8:06 AM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 3, 2015 | 11:42 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 2, 2015 | 12:19 PM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 1, 2015 | 10:20 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| July 31, 2015 | 6:43 AM EDT | July Full Moon | Super Blue Moon | Summer |
| August 29, 2015 | 2:35 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Super Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 27, 2015 | 10:50 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Super Harvest Blood Moon | Autumn |
| October 27, 2015 | 8:05 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Super Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 25, 2015 | 5:44 PM EST | November Full Moon | Super Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 25, 2015 | 6:11 AM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Winter |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2015 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2015 at 6:45 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2015 at 12:38 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 2015 at 4:20 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2015 at 11:48 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 2015 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2015?
The first full moon of 2015 was on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 11:53 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 2014 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2015?
The last full moon of 2015 was on Friday, December 25, 2015 at 6:11 a.m. It was called the Full Cold Moon. The December Full Moon was also the first full moon of Winter as it occurred after the Winter Solstice.
Related Calendars
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2010 Full Moon Calendar
2011 Full Moon Calendar
2012 Full Moon Calendar
2013 Full Moon Calendar
2014 Full Moon Calendar
2016 Full Moon Calendar
2017 Full Moon Calendar
2018 Full Moon Calendar
2019 Full Moon Calendar
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