The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2016. The full moon was on January 23 (Full Wolf Moon), February 22 (Full Snow Moon), March 23 (Full Worm Moon), April 22 (Full Pink Moon), May 21 (Full Flower Moon), June 20 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 19 (Full Buck Moon), August 18 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 16 (Full Harvest Moon), October 16 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 14 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 13 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2016 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 2016 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2016, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2016 Full Moons were:
January 23, 2016 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Saturday, January 23 at 8:46 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 2015 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 2015 Winter Solstice.
February 22, 2016 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Monday, February 22 at 1:20 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
March 23, 2016 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Wednesday, March 23 at 8:01 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The lunar eclipse in March was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
April 22, 2016 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Friday, April 22 at 1:24 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
May 21, 2016 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Saturday, May 21 at 5:15 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The May Full Moon was the third full moon of Spring.
June 20, 2016 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Monday, June 20 at 7:02 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
July 19, 2016 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Tuesday, July 19 at 6:57 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer.
August 18, 2016 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Thursday, August 18 at 5:27 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.
September 16, 2016 (Super Harvest Moon)
In September 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Super Harvest Moon and occurred on Friday, September 16 at 3:05 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 lunar eclipse in September was a Penumbral 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 16, 2016 (Super Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Super Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Sunday, October 16 at 12:23 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.
November 14, 2016 (Super Beaver Moon)
In November 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Super Beaver Moon and occurred on Monday, November 14 at 8:52 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 13, 2016 (Super Cold Moon)
In December 2016, the Full Moon was known as the Super Cold Moon and occurred on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:05 p.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 2016 were
| Full Moon 2016 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2016 | 8:46 PM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 22, 2016 | 1:20 PM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 23, 2016 | 8:01 AM EDT | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Spring |
| April 22, 2016 | 1:24 AM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 21, 2016 | 5:15 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 20, 2016 | 7:02 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 19, 2016 | 6:57 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 18, 2016 | 5:27 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 16, 2016 | 3:05 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Super Harvest Moon | Summer |
| October 16, 2016 | 12:23 AM EDT | October Full Moon | Super Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 14, 2016 | 8:52 AM EST | November Full Moon | Super Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 13, 2016 | 7:05 PM EST | December Full Moon | Super Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2016 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2016 at 12:31 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 20, 2016 at 6:35 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2016 at 10:21 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2016 at 5:45 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 2016 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2016?
The first full moon of 2016 was on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 8:46 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 2015 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2016?
The last full moon of 2016 was on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 7:05 p.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 2017 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.
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
2015 Full Moon Calendar
2017 Full Moon Calendar
2018 Full Moon Calendar
2019 Full Moon Calendar
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