The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2019. The full moon was on January 21 (Full Wolf Moon), February 19 (Full Snow Moon), March 20 (Full Worm Moon), April 19 (Full Pink Moon), May 18 (Full Flower Moon), June 17 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 16 (Full Buck Moon), August 15 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 14 (Full Harvest Moon), October 13 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 12 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 12 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2019 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 2019 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2019, there were 12 full moons. The year had a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2019 Full Moons were:
January 21, 2019 (Super Wolf Blood Moon)
In January 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Super Wolf Blood Moon and occurred on Monday, January 21 at 12:16 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The January Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The December 2018 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the second full moon after the 2018 Winter Solstice. The January Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons. The lunar eclipse in January was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
February 19, 2019 (Super Snow Moon)
In February 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Super Snow Moon and occurred on Tuesday, February 19 at 10:53 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Virgo. The February Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The February Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
March 20, 2019 (Super Worm Moon)
In March 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Super Worm Moon and occurred on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:43 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The March Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
April 19, 2019 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Friday, April 19 at 7:12 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring.
May 18, 2019 (Full Flower Moon)
In May 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Full Flower Moon and occurred on Saturday, May 18 at 5:11 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the third full moon of Spring.
June 17, 2019 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Monday, June 17 at 4:31 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring.
July 16, 2019 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Tuesday, July 16 at 5:38 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The lunar eclipse in July was a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
August 15, 2019 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Thursday, August 15 at 8:29 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.
September 14, 2019 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Saturday, September 14 at 12:33 a.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 called the Full Harvest Moon because it was closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
October 13, 2019 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Sunday, October 13 at 5:08 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn.
November 12, 2019 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:34 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
December 12, 2019 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 2019, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Thursday, December 12 at 12:12 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The December Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 2019 were
| Full Moon 2019 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2019 | 12:16 AM EST | January Full Moon | Super Wolf Blood Moon | Winter |
| February 19, 2019 | 10:53 AM EST | February Full Moon | Super Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 20, 2019 | 9:43 PM EDT | March Full Moon | Super Worm Moon | Spring |
| April 19, 2019 | 7:12 AM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 18, 2019 | 5:11 PM EDT | May Full Moon | Full Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 17, 2019 | 4:31 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 16, 2019 | 5:38 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 15, 2019 | 8:29 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 14, 2019 | 12:33 AM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Summer |
| October 13, 2019 | 5:08 PM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 12, 2019 | 8:34 AM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 12, 2019 | 12:12 AM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2019 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2019 at 5:58 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2019 at 11:54 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 23, 2019 at 3:49 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2019 at 11:19 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 2019 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2019?
The first full moon of 2019 was on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 12:16 a.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 2018 full moon occurred after the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2019?
The last full moon of 2019 was on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 12:12 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 2020 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
And if you’re interested in more calendars from this decade, check these out
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
2018 Full Moon Calendar
Learn more about the upcoming full moons
Continue your exploration of full moon dates and celestial events