The 2020 Full Moon Calendar takes you back to look at the exact times and full moon dates of 2020. The full moons of 2020 occurred on January 10, February 9, March 9, April 7, May 7, June 5, July 5, August 3, September 2, October 1, October 31, November 30, and December 29.
Learn more about the full moon in 2020 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 2020 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2020, there were 13 full moons. The year had a blue moon and four lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2020 Full Moons were:
January 10, 2020 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Friday, January 10 at 2:21 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 2019 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 2019 Winter Solstice. The lunar eclipse in January was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
February 9, 2020 (Super Snow Moon)
In February 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Super Snow Moon and occurred on Sunday, February 9 at 2:33 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
March 9, 2020 (Super Worm Moon)
In March 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Super Worm Moon and occurred on Monday, March 9 at 1:48 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
April 7, 2020 (Super Pink Moon)
In April 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Super Pink Moon and occurred on Tuesday, April 7 at 10:35 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
May 7, 2020 (Super Flower Moon)
In May 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Super Flower Moon and occurred on Thursday, May 7 at 6:45 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Scorpio. The May Full Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
June 5, 2020 (Full Strawberry Moon)
In June 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Full Strawberry Moon and occurred on Friday, June 5 at 3:12 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The lunar eclipse in June was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
July 5, 2020 (Full Buck Moon)
In July 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Full Buck Moon and occurred on Sunday, July 5 at 12:44 a.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 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
August 3, 2020 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Full Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Monday, August 3 at 11:59 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer.
September 2, 2020 (Full Corn Moon)
In September 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Full Corn Moon and occurred on Wednesday, September 2 at 1:22 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Pisces. The September Full Moon was the last full moon of Summer.
October 1, 2020 (Full Harvest Moon)
In October 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Thursday, October 1 at 5:05 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.
October 31, 2020 (Full Blue Moon)
Also in October 2020, the second full moon was known as the Full Blue Moon and occurred on Saturday, October 31 at 10:49 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Taurus. The October Blue Moon was the second full moon of Autumn.
November 30, 2020 (Full Beaver Moon)
In November 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Full Beaver Moon and occurred on Monday, November 30 at 4:30 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Gemini. The November Full Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The lunar eclipse in November was a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
December 29, 2020 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 2020, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Tuesday, December 29 at 10:28 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The December Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter.
Full Moon Phases
The full moon phases in 2020 were
| Full Moon 2020 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2020 | 2:21 PM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 9, 2020 | 2:33 AM EST | February Full Moon | Super Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 9, 2020 | 1:48 PM EDT | March Full Moon | Super Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 7, 2020 | 10:35 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Super Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 7, 2020 | 6:45 AM EDT | May Full Moon | Super Flower Moon | Spring |
| June 5, 2020 | 3:12 PM EDT | June Full Moon | Full Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 5, 2020 | 12:44 AM EDT | July Full Moon | Full Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 3, 2020 | 11:59 AM EDT | August Full Moon | Full Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 2, 2020 | 1:22 AM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Corn Moon | Summer |
| October 1, 2020 | 5:05 PM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Autumn |
| October 31, 2020 | 10:49 AM EDT | October Blue Moon | Full Blue Moon | Autumn |
| November 30, 2020 | 4:30 AM EST | November Full Moon | Full Beaver Moon | Autumn |
| December 29, 2020 | 10:28 PM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Winter |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2020 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 19, 2020 at 11:50 PM
- Summer Solstice: June 20, 2020 at 5:43 PM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2020 at 9:31 AM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2020 at 5:02 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 2020 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2020?
The first full moon of 2020 was on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 2:21 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 2019 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2020?
The last full moon of 2020 was on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 10:28 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 2021 Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter the next year.
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