The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2018. The full moon was on January 1 (Full Wolf Moon), January 31 (Full Blue Moon), March 1 (Full Worm Moon), March 31 (Full Blue Moon), April 29 (Full Pink Moon), May 29 (Full Flower Moon), June 28 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 27 (Full Buck Moon), August 26 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 24 (Full Harvest Moon), October 24 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 23 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 22 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2018 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 2018 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2018, there were 13 full moons. The year had two blue moons and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2018 Full Moons were:
January 1, 2018 (Super Wolf Moon)
In January 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Super Wolf Moon and occurred on Monday, January 1 at 9:24 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January 1 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 2017 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 2017 Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
January 31, 2018 (Super Blue Blood Moon)
Also in January 2018, the second full moon was known as the Super Blue Blood Moon and occurred on Wednesday, January 31 at 8:27 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The January Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons. The lunar eclipse in January was a Total Lunar Eclipse, also called a blood moon.
March 1, 2018 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Thursday, March 1 at 7:51 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
March 31, 2018 (Full Blue Moon)
Also in March 2018, the second full moon was known as the Full Blue Moon and occurred on Saturday, March 31 at 8:37 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
April 29, 2018 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Sunday, April 29 at 8:58 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
May 29, 2018 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Tuesday, May 29 at 10:20 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The May Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
June 28, 2018 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Thursday, June 28 at 12:53 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The June Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer.
July 27, 2018 (Buck Blood Moon)
In July 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Buck Blood Moon and occurred on Friday, July 27 at 4:21 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The July Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The lunar eclipse in July was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
August 26, 2018 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Sunday, August 26 at 7:56 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The August Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer.
September 24, 2018 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Monday, September 24 at 10:53 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 called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
October 24, 2018 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Wednesday, October 24 at 12:45 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Taurus. The October Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
November 23, 2018 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Friday, November 23 at 12:39 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The November Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn.
December 22, 2018 (Super Cold Moon)
In December 2018, the Full Moon was known as the Super Cold Moon and occurred on Saturday, December 22 at 12:49 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The December Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 2018 were
| Full Moon 2018 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2018 | 9:24 PM EST | January Full Moon | Super Wolf Moon | Winter |
| January 31, 2018 | 8:27 AM EST | January Full Moon | Super Blue Blood Moon | Winter |
| March 1, 2018 | 7:51 PM EST | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Winter |
| March 31, 2018 | 8:37 AM EDT | March Full Moon | Full Blue Moon | Spring |
| April 29, 2018 | 8:58 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 29, 2018 | 10:20 AM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 28, 2018 | 12:53 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Summer |
| July 27, 2018 | 4:21 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Buck Blood Moon | Summer |
| August 26, 2018 | 7:56 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 24, 2018 | 10:53 PM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Autumn |
| October 24, 2018 | 12:45 PM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 23, 2018 | 12:39 AM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 22, 2018 | 12:49 PM EST | December Full Moon | Super Cold Moon | Winter |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2018 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2018 at 12:15 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2018 at 6:07 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2018 at 9:54 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2018 at 5:22 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 2018 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2018?
The first full moon of 2018 was on Monday, January 1, 2018 at 9:24 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 2017 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2018?
The last full moon of 2018 was on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 12:49 p.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. The January 2019 Full Moon was the second 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
2017 Full Moon Calendar
2019 Full Moon Calendar
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