Full Moon Calendar 2017 with 12 full moons
When were the full moons in 2017? The Full Moon Calendar 2017 takes you back to look at the schedule of 12 full moons for the year.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and Moon so that the moon looks completely illuminated. It happens about once a month or, 29.53 days on average.
The dates and times provided by NASA in United States Eastern Time are for both Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) for part of the year in the United States. Also below is the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time. Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift for your calendar.
Take a look back at the 2017 Full Moons
In 2017 there were 12 full moons. The names and dates of the 2017 full moons were:
- January 12, 2017: Super Wolf Moon
- February 10, 2017: Full Snow Moon
- March 12, 2017: Full Worm Moon
- April 11, 2017: Full Pink Moon
- May 10, 2017: Full Flower Moon
- June 9, 2017: Full Strawberry Moon
- July 9, 2017: Full Buck Moon
- August 7, 2017: Full Sturgeon Moon
- September 6, 2017: Full Corn Moon
- October 5, 2017: Full Harvest Moon
- November 4, 2017: Super Beaver Moon
- December 3, 2017: Super Cold Moon
When were the full moons in 2017?
In 2017 there were 12 full moons. The dates and times of the full moons in 2017 were:
| Full Moon 2017 | Full Moon Name | US Eastern Time | UTC Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2017 | Super Wolf Moon | 6:34 AM EST | 11:34 AM UTC |
| February 10, 2017 | Full Snow Moon | 7:33 PM EST | 12:33 AM UTC (February 11) |
| March 12, 2017 | Full Worm Moon | 10:54 AM EDT | 2:54 PM UTC |
| April 11, 2017 | Full Pink Moon | 2:08 AM EDT | 6:08 AM UTC |
| May 10, 2017 | Full Flower Moon | 5:43 PM EDT | 9:43 PM UTC |
| June 9, 2017 | Full Strawberry Moon | 9:10 AM EDT | 1:10 PM UTC |
| July 9, 2017 | Full Buck Moon | 12:07 AM EDT | 4:07 AM UTC |
| August 7, 2017 | Full Sturgeon Moon | 2:11 PM EDT | 6:11 PM UTC |
| September 6, 2017 | Full Corn Moon | 3:03 AM EDT | 7:03 AM UTC |
| October 5, 2017 | Full Harvest Moon | 2:40 PM EDT | 6:40 PM UTC |
| November 4, 2017 | Super Beaver Moon | 1:23 AM EDT | 5:23 AM UTC |
| December 3, 2017 | Super Cold Moon | 10:47 AM EST | 3:47 PM UTC |
Full Moon Calendar 2017
In 2017, there were 12 full moons. No blue moons happened that year because none of the months started with a full moon. But they are working their way the beginning of the month. Here’s a quick summary of the dates of each of the full moons, their names, and how they fit into each season.
January 12, 2017: Super Wolf Moon
The full moon in January 2017 was on Thursday, January 12, 2017. The Super Wolf Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The January 12 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
February 10, 2017: Full Snow Moon
The full moon in February 2017 was on Friday, February 10, 2017. The Full Snow Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February 10 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
March 12, 2017: Full Worm Moon
The full moon in March 2017 was on Sunday, March 12, 2017. The Full Worm Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March 12 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
April 11, 2017: Full Pink Moon
The full moon in April 2017 was on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The Full Pink Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April 11 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
May 10, 2017: Full Flower Moon
The full moon in May 2017 was on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The Full Flower Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May 10 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
June 9, 2017: Full Strawberry Moon
The full moon in June 2017 was on Friday, June 9, 2017. The Full Strawberry Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June 9 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
July 9, 2017: Full Buck Moon
The full moon in July 2017 was on Sunday, July 9, 2017. The Full Buck Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July 9 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
August 7, 2017: Full Sturgeon Moon
The full moon in August 2017 was on Monday, August 7, 2017. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August 7 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
September 6, 2017: Full Corn Moon
The full moon in September 2017 was on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. The Full Corn Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
October 5, 2017: Full Harvest Moon
The full moon in October 2017 was on Thursday, October 5, 2017. The Full Harvest Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October 5 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
November 4, 2017: Super Beaver Moon
The full moon in November 2017 was on Saturday, November 4, 2017. The Super Beaver Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November 4 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
December 3, 2017: Super Cold Moon
The full moon in December 2017 was on Sunday, December 3, 2017. The Super Cold Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The December 3 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini.
What were the 2017 Full Moon names?
The full moon names for 2017 were:
- Full Wolf Moon – January 12
- Full Snow Moon – February 10
- Full Worm Moon – March 12
- Full Pink Moon – April 11
- Full Flower Moon – May 10
- Full Strawberry Moon – June 9
- Full Buck Moon – July 9
- Full Sturgeon Moon – August 7
- Full Corn Moon – September 6
- Full Harvest Moon – October 5
- Full Beaver Moon – November 4
- Full Cold Moon – December 3
The October full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon because it’s closer to the Autumn Equinox than the September Full Moon.
Was there a blue moon in 2017?
No there was not a blue moon in 2016 as no month had 2 full moons and none of the seasons had an extra blue moon.
There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know, is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.
The second definition of a blue moon relates to having an extra full moon during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon of the season is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon to help distinguish between the other definition.
2017 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2017 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Vernal Equinox (Spring): March 20, 2017 at 6:29 AM EDT or 10:29 AM UTC
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2017 at 12:25 AM EDT or 4:25 AM UTC
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2017 at 4:02 PM EDT or 8:02 PM UTC
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2017 at 11:29 AM EST or 4:29 PM UTC
2017 Moon Phases in US Eastern Time and UTC
Below are the lunar phases for 2017 including the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter that were on the schedule for each month. The date and times are based on both the United States Eastern Time Zone and UTC, adjusted for daylight saving time.
| Moon Phase | US Eastern Date & Time | UTC Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | January 5, 2017 2:47 PM EST | January 5, 2017 7:47 PM UTC |
| Full Moon | January 12, 2017 6:34 AM EST | January 12, 2017 11:34 AM UTC |
| Last Quarter | January 19, 2017 5:14 PM EST | January 19, 2017 10:14 PM UTC |
| New Moon | January 27, 2017 7:07 PM EST | January 28, 2017 12:07 AM UTC |
| First Quarter | February 3, 2017 11:19 PM EST | February 4, 2017 4:19 AM UTC |
| Full Moon | February 10, 2017 7:33 PM EST | February 11, 2017 12:33 AM UTC |
| Last Quarter | February 18, 2017 2:33 PM EST | February 18, 2017 7:33 PM UTC |
| New Moon | February 26, 2017 9:58 AM EST | February 26, 2017 2:58 PM UTC |
| First Quarter | March 5, 2017 6:32 AM EST | March 5, 2017 11:32 AM UTC |
| Full Moon | March 12, 2017 10:54 AM EDT | March 12, 2017 2:54 PM UTC |
| Last Quarter | March 20, 2017 11:58 AM EDT | March 20, 2017 3:58 PM UTC |
| New Moon | March 27, 2017 10:57 PM EDT | March 28, 2017 2:57 AM UTC |
| First Quarter | April 3, 2017 2:39 PM EDT | April 3, 2017 6:39 PM UTC |
| Full Moon | April 11, 2017 2:08 AM EDT | April 11, 2017 6:08 AM UTC |
| Last Quarter | April 19, 2017 5:57 AM EDT | April 19, 2017 9:57 AM UTC |
| New Moon | April 26, 2017 8:16 AM EDT | April 26, 2017 12:16 PM UTC |
| First Quarter | May 2, 2017 10:47 PM EDT | May 3, 2017 2:47 AM UTC |
| Full Moon | May 10, 2017 5:43 PM EDT | May 10, 2017 9:43 PM UTC |
| Last Quarter | May 18, 2017 8:33 PM EDT | May 19, 2017 12:33 AM UTC |
| New Moon | May 25, 2017 3:44 PM EDT | May 25, 2017 7:44 PM UTC |
| First Quarter | June 1, 2017 8:42 AM EDT | June 1, 2017 12:42 PM UTC |
| Full Moon | June 9, 2017 9:10 AM EDT | June 9, 2017 1:10 PM UTC |
| Last Quarter | June 17, 2017 7:33 AM EDT | June 17, 2017 11:33 AM UTC |
| New Moon | June 23, 2017 10:31 PM EDT | June 24, 2017 2:31 AM UTC |
| First Quarter | June 30, 2017 8:51 PM EDT | July 1, 2017 12:51 AM UTC |
| Full Moon | July 9, 2017 12:07 AM EDT | July 9, 2017 4:07 AM UTC |
| Last Quarter | July 16, 2017 3:26 PM EDT | July 16, 2017 7:26 PM UTC |
| New Moon | July 23, 2017 5:46 AM EDT | July 23, 2017 9:46 AM UTC |
| First Quarter | July 30, 2017 11:23 AM EDT | July 30, 2017 3:23 PM UTC |
| Full Moon | August 7, 2017 2:11 PM EDT | August 7, 2017 6:11 PM UTC |
| Last Quarter | August 14, 2017 9:15 PM EDT | August 15, 2017 1:15 AM UTC |
| New Moon | August 21, 2017 2:30 PM EDT | August 21, 2017 6:30 PM UTC |
| First Quarter | August 29, 2017 4:13 AM EDT | August 29, 2017 8:13 AM UTC |
| Full Moon | September 6, 2017 3:03 AM EDT | September 6, 2017 7:03 AM UTC |
| Last Quarter | September 13, 2017 2:25 AM EDT | September 13, 2017 6:25 AM UTC |
| New Moon | September 20, 2017 1:30 AM EDT | September 20, 2017 5:30 AM UTC |
| First Quarter | September 27, 2017 10:54 PM EDT | September 28, 2017 2:54 AM UTC |
| Full Moon | October 5, 2017 2:40 PM EDT | October 5, 2017 6:40 PM UTC |
| Last Quarter | October 12, 2017 8:25 AM EDT | October 12, 2017 12:25 PM UTC |
| New Moon | October 19, 2017 3:12 PM EDT | October 19, 2017 7:12 PM UTC |
| First Quarter | October 27, 2017 6:22 PM EDT | October 27, 2017 10:22 PM UTC |
| Full Moon | November 4, 2017 1:23 AM EDT | November 4, 2017 5:23 AM UTC |
| Last Quarter | November 10, 2017 3:37 PM EST | November 10, 2017 8:37 PM UTC |
| New Moon | November 18, 2017 6:42 AM EST | November 18, 2017 11:42 AM UTC |
| First Quarter | November 26, 2017 12:03 PM EST | November 26, 2017 5:03 PM UTC |
| Full Moon | December 3, 2017 10:47 AM EST | December 3, 2017 3:47 PM UTC |
| Last Quarter | December 10, 2017 2:51 AM EST | December 10, 2017 7:51 AM UTC |
| New Moon | December 18, 2017 1:31 AM EST | December 18, 2017 6:31 AM UTC |
| First Quarter | December 26, 2017 4:20 AM EST | December 26, 2017 9:20 AM UTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
There were 12 full moons in 2017. Each month had one full moon and each season had 3 full moons.
The first full moon of 2017 was on Thursday January 12, 2017. It was also the first full moon of the Winter 2016-2017 season as the first full moon after the 2016 Winter Solstice. Also called the Full Wolf Moon, the January Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
The last full moon of 2017 was on Sunday December 3, 2017. It was the third and last full moon of Autumn 2017 as it occurred before the Winter Solstice. Also called the Full Cold Moon, the December Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini. December 2017 also closed out the year with the one full supermoon that year.
