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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.

Full Moon Calendar 2017

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 2017Full Moon NameUS Eastern TimeUTC Time
January 12, 2017Super Wolf Moon6:34  AM EST11:34 AM UTC
February 10, 2017Full Snow Moon7:33  PM EST12:33 AM UTC
(February 11)
March 12, 2017Full Worm Moon10:54 AM EDT2:54 PM UTC
April 11, 2017 Full Pink Moon2:08 AM EDT6:08 AM UTC
May 10, 2017Full Flower Moon5:43 PM EDT9:43 PM UTC
June 9, 2017Full Strawberry Moon9:10 AM EDT1:10 PM UTC
July 9, 2017 Full Buck Moon12:07 AM EDT4:07 AM UTC
August 7, 2017 Full Sturgeon Moon2:11 PM EDT6:11 PM UTC
September 6, 2017 Full Corn Moon3:03 AM EDT7:03 AM UTC
October 5, 2017 Full Harvest Moon2:40 PM EDT6:40 PM UTC
November 4, 2017 Super Beaver Moon1:23 AM EDT5:23 AM UTC
December 3, 2017 Super Cold Moon10:47  AM EST3:47 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 PhaseUS Eastern Date & TimeUTC Date & Time
First QuarterJanuary 5, 2017 2:47  PM ESTJanuary 5, 2017 7:47 PM UTC
Full MoonJanuary 12, 2017 6:34  AM ESTJanuary 12, 2017 11:34 AM UTC
Last QuarterJanuary 19, 2017 5:14  PM ESTJanuary 19, 2017 10:14 PM UTC
New MoonJanuary 27, 2017 7:07  PM ESTJanuary 28, 2017 12:07 AM UTC
First QuarterFebruary 3, 2017 11:19  PM ESTFebruary 4, 2017 4:19 AM UTC
Full MoonFebruary 10, 2017 7:33  PM ESTFebruary 11, 2017 12:33 AM UTC
Last QuarterFebruary 18, 2017 2:33  PM ESTFebruary 18, 2017 7:33 PM UTC
New MoonFebruary 26, 2017 9:58  AM ESTFebruary 26, 2017 2:58 PM UTC
First QuarterMarch 5, 2017 6:32  AM ESTMarch 5, 2017 11:32 AM UTC
Full MoonMarch 12, 2017 10:54 AM EDTMarch 12, 2017 2:54 PM UTC
Last QuarterMarch 20, 2017 11:58 AM EDTMarch 20, 2017 3:58 PM UTC
New MoonMarch 27, 2017 10:57 PM EDTMarch 28, 2017 2:57 AM UTC
First QuarterApril 3, 2017 2:39 PM EDTApril 3, 2017 6:39 PM UTC
Full MoonApril 11, 2017 2:08 AM EDTApril 11, 2017 6:08 AM UTC
Last QuarterApril 19, 2017 5:57 AM EDTApril 19, 2017 9:57 AM UTC
New MoonApril 26, 2017 8:16 AM EDTApril 26, 2017 12:16 PM UTC
First QuarterMay 2, 2017 10:47 PM EDTMay 3, 2017 2:47 AM UTC
Full MoonMay 10, 2017 5:43 PM EDTMay 10, 2017 9:43 PM UTC
Last QuarterMay 18, 2017 8:33 PM EDTMay 19, 2017 12:33 AM UTC
New MoonMay 25, 2017 3:44 PM EDTMay 25, 2017 7:44 PM UTC
First QuarterJune 1, 2017 8:42 AM EDTJune 1, 2017 12:42 PM UTC
Full MoonJune 9, 2017 9:10 AM EDTJune 9, 2017 1:10 PM UTC
Last QuarterJune 17, 2017 7:33 AM EDTJune 17, 2017 11:33 AM UTC
New MoonJune 23, 2017 10:31 PM EDTJune 24, 2017 2:31 AM UTC
First QuarterJune 30, 2017 8:51 PM EDTJuly 1, 2017 12:51 AM UTC
Full MoonJuly 9, 2017 12:07 AM EDTJuly 9, 2017 4:07 AM UTC
Last QuarterJuly 16, 2017 3:26 PM EDTJuly 16, 2017 7:26 PM UTC
New MoonJuly 23, 2017 5:46 AM EDTJuly 23, 2017 9:46 AM UTC
First QuarterJuly 30, 2017 11:23 AM EDTJuly 30, 2017 3:23 PM UTC
Full MoonAugust 7, 2017 2:11 PM EDTAugust 7, 2017 6:11 PM UTC
Last QuarterAugust 14, 2017 9:15 PM EDTAugust 15, 2017 1:15 AM UTC
New MoonAugust 21, 2017 2:30 PM EDTAugust 21, 2017 6:30 PM UTC
First QuarterAugust 29, 2017 4:13 AM EDTAugust 29, 2017 8:13 AM UTC
Full MoonSeptember 6, 2017 3:03 AM EDTSeptember 6, 2017 7:03 AM UTC
Last QuarterSeptember 13, 2017 2:25 AM EDTSeptember 13, 2017 6:25 AM UTC
New MoonSeptember 20, 2017 1:30 AM EDTSeptember 20, 2017 5:30 AM UTC
First QuarterSeptember 27, 2017 10:54 PM EDTSeptember 28, 2017 2:54 AM UTC
Full MoonOctober 5, 2017 2:40 PM EDTOctober 5, 2017 6:40 PM UTC
Last QuarterOctober 12, 2017 8:25 AM EDTOctober 12, 2017 12:25 PM UTC
New MoonOctober 19, 2017 3:12 PM EDTOctober 19, 2017 7:12 PM UTC
First QuarterOctober 27, 2017 6:22 PM EDTOctober 27, 2017 10:22 PM UTC
Full MoonNovember 4, 2017 1:23 AM EDTNovember 4, 2017 5:23 AM UTC
Last QuarterNovember 10, 2017 3:37  PM ESTNovember 10, 2017 8:37 PM UTC
New MoonNovember 18, 2017 6:42  AM ESTNovember 18, 2017 11:42 AM UTC
First QuarterNovember 26, 2017 12:03  PM ESTNovember 26, 2017 5:03 PM UTC
Full MoonDecember 3, 2017 10:47  AM ESTDecember 3, 2017 3:47 PM UTC
Last QuarterDecember 10, 2017 2:51  AM ESTDecember 10, 2017 7:51 AM UTC
New MoonDecember 18, 2017 1:31  AM ESTDecember 18, 2017 6:31 AM UTC
First QuarterDecember 26, 2017 4:20  AM ESTDecember 26, 2017 9:20 AM UTC

Frequently Asked Questions

How many full moons were in 2017?

There were 12 full moons in 2017. Each month had one full moon and each season had 3 full moons.

When was the first full moon of 2017?

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.

When was the last full moon of 2017?

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.