The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2017. The full moon was on January 12 (Full Wolf Moon), February 10 (Full Snow Moon), March 12 (Full Worm Moon), April 11 (Full Pink Moon), May 10 (Full Flower Moon), June 9 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 9 (Full Buck Moon), August 7 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 6 (Full Corn Moon), October 5 (Full Harvest Moon), November 4 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 3 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2017 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 2017 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2017, there were 12 full moons. The year had two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2017 Full Moons were:
January 12, 2017 (Super Wolf Moon)
In January 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Super Wolf Moon and occurred on Thursday, January 12 at 6:34 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 2016 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 2016 Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon was also the Full Moon in Cancer for 2017. The January Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
February 10, 2017 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Friday, February 10 at 7:33 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The lunar eclipse in February was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
March 12, 2017 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Sunday, March 12 at 10:54 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
April 11, 2017 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Tuesday, April 11 at 2:08 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
May 10, 2017 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Wednesday, May 10 at 5:43 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
June 9, 2017 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Friday, June 9 at 9:10 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
July 9, 2017 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Sunday, July 9 at 12:07 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer.
August 7, 2017 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Monday, August 7 at 2:11 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The lunar eclipse in August was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
September 6, 2017 (Full Corn Moon)
In September 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Full Corn Moon and occurred on Wednesday, September 6 at 3:03 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The September Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer.
October 5, 2017 (Full Harvest Moon)
In October 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Thursday, October 5 at 2:40 p.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 called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the September Full Moon.
November 4, 2017 (Super Beaver Moon)
In November 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Super Beaver Moon and occurred on Saturday, November 4 at 1:23 a.m. EDT. 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 3, 2017 (Super Cold Moon)
In December 2017, the Full Moon was known as the Super Cold Moon and occurred on Sunday, December 3 at 10:47 a.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 2017 were
| Full Moon 2017 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2017 | 6:34 AM EST | January Full Moon | Super Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 10, 2017 | 7:33 PM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 12, 2017 | 10:54 AM EDT | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 11, 2017 | 2:08 AM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 10, 2017 | 5:43 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 9, 2017 | 9:10 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 9, 2017 | 12:07 AM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 7, 2017 | 2:11 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 6, 2017 | 3:03 AM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Corn Moon | Summer |
| October 5, 2017 | 2:40 PM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Autumn |
| November 4, 2017 | 1:23 AM EDT | November Full Moon | Super Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 3, 2017 | 10:47 AM EST | December Full Moon | Super Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2017 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2017 at 6:29 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2017 at 12:25 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2017 at 4:02 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2017 at 11:29 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 2017 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2017?
The first full moon of 2017 was on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 6:34 a.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 2016 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2017?
The last full moon of 2017 was on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 10:47 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 2018 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
2016 Full Moon Calendar
2018 Full Moon Calendar
2019 Full Moon Calendar
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