Full Moon 2022 Calendar with 12 full moons
The Full Moon 2022 Calendar had 12 full moons, solstices, equinoxes, and full moon eclipses. Here is a schedule of the upcoming dates to help you mark your calendar.
In 2022 there were:
- 12 full moons in 2022
- 4 Supermoons
- 2 Total Lunar Eclipses, also called Blood Moons
- 3 full moons each season
A full moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon so that the moon looks completely illuminated when you look at it. It happens about once a month or, 29.53 days on average.
The dates and times provided by NASA in the United States Eastern Time (ET) account 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. This was previously referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Since you may be in a different time zone, the exact dates may shift slightly for your calendar.
When were the 2022 Full Moons?
The dates and names of the 12 full moons in 2022 were:
- January 17, 2022: Full Wolf Moon
- February 16, 2022: Full Snow Moon
- March 18, 2022: Full Worm Moon
- April 16, 2022: Full Pink Moon
- May 16, 2022: Super Flower Blood Moon
- June 14, 2022: Super Strawberry Moon
- July 13, 2022: Super Buck Moon
- August 11, 2022: Super Sturgeon Moon
- September 10, 2022: Full Harvest Moon
- October 9, 2022: Full Hunter’s Moon
- November 8, 2022: Beaver Blood Moon
- December 7, 2022: Full Cold Moon
Ready to dive a little deeper into the 2022 dates? Take a look at each month, the names associated with each full moon, the eclipses that occurred, and the dates for the equinoxes and solstices.
Full Moon 2022 Calendar
In 2022 there were 12 full moons. All the full moons were scheduled for the middle 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.
| Full Moon 2022 | Full Moon Name | US Eastern Time | UTC Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2022 | Full Wolf Moon | 6:48  PM EST | 11:48 PM UTC |
| February 16, 2022 | Full Snow Moon | 11:57  AM EST | 4:57 PM UTC |
| March 18, 2022 | Full Worm Moon | 3:17 AM EDT | 7:17 AM UTC |
| April 16, 2022 | Super Flower Blood Moon | 2:55 PM EDT | 6:55 PM UTC |
| May 16, 2022 | Super Strawberry Moon | 12:14 AM EDT | 4:14 AM UTC |
| June 14, 2022 | Super Buck Moon | 7:52 AM EDT | 11:52 AM UTC |
| July 13, 2022 | Super Buck Moon | 2:37 PM EDT | 6:37 PM UTC |
| August 11, 2022 | Super Sturgeon Moon | 9:36 PM EDT | 1:36 AM UTC (August 12) |
| September 10, 2022 | Full Harvest Moon | 5:59 AM EDT | 9:59 AM UTC |
| October 9, 2022 | Full Hunter’s Moon | 4:55 PM EDT | 8:55 PM UTC |
| November 8, 2022 | Beaver Blood Moon | 6:02  AM EST | 11:02 AM UTC |
| December 7, 2022 | Full Cold Moon | 11:08  PM EST | 4:08 AM UTC (December 8) |
January 17, 2022, the Full Wolf Moon
The January 2022 Full Moon was on on Monday January 17, 2022. It was the first full moon of 2022. The January 17th full moon was the first full moon of Winter 2021-2022 as the first full moon after the 2021 Winter Solstice. Also know as the Full Wolf Moon, the January 17th full moon was the full moon in Cancer.
February 16, 2022, the Full Snow Moon
The February 2022 Full Moon was on Wednesday February 16, 2022. It was the second full moon of 2022. The February 16th full moon was the second full moon of Winter as the second full moon after the 2021 Winter Solstice. Also know as the Full Snow Moon, the February 16th full moon was the full moon in Leo.
March 18, 2022, the Full Worm Moon
The March 2022 Full Moon was on Friday March 18, 2022. It was the third full moon of 2022. The March 18th full moon was the last Winter 2021-2022 full moon. Also known as the Full Worm Moon, the March 18th full moon was the full moon in Virgo.
April 16, 2022, the Full Pink Moon
The April 2022 Full Moon was on Saturday April 16, 2022. It was the fourth full moon of 2022. The April 16th full moon was the first Spring full moon as the first full moon after the 2022 Spring Equinox. Also know as the Full Pink Moon, the April 16th full moon was the full moon in Libra.
May 16, 2022, the Super Flower Blood Moon
The May 2022 Full Moon was on Monday May 16, 2022. It was the fifth full moon of 2022 and was the full moon in Scorpio. The May 16th full moon was the second Spring full moon was the second full moon after the 2022 Spring Equinox.
Typically know as the Full Flower Moon, in 2022 it was called a Super Flower Blood Moon. The May 16th Full Moon was the first of four supermoons in 2022 and there was also a total lunar eclipse during the full moon in May.
June 14, 2022, the Super Strawberry Moon
The June 2022 Full Moon was on Tuesday June 14, 2022. It was the sixth full moon of 2022 and was full moon in Sagittarius. The June 14th full moon was the last Spring Full Moon.
Typically called the Full Strawberry Moon, in 2022 it was called the Super Strawberry Moon. The June 14th Full Moon was the second of four supermoons in 2022.
July 13, 2022 the Super Buck Moon
The July 2022 Full Moon was on Wednesday July 13, 2022. It was the seventh full moon of 2022 and was the full moon in Capricorn. The July 13th full moon was the first full moon of summer as the first full moon after the 2022 summer solstice.
Typically called the Full Buck Moon, in 2022 it was called the Super Buck Moon. The July 13th Full Moon was the third of four supermoons in 2022.
August 11, 2022, the Super Sturgeon Moon
The August 2022 Full Moon was on Thursday August 11, 2022. It was the eighth full moon of 2022 and was the full moon in Aquarius. The August 11th was the second full moon of summer as the second full moon after the 2022 summer solstice.
Typically called the Full Sturgeon Moon, in 2022 it was called the Super Sturgeon Moon. The August 11th was the last of the four supermoons in 2022.
September 10, 2022, the Full Harvest Moon
The September 2022 Full Moon was on Saturday September 10, 2022. It was the ninth 2022 full moon. The June 14th full moon was the last Summer 2022 Full Moon.
As the full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox in 2020, the September 10th full moon was called the Full Harvest Moon. It was also the full moon in Pisces.
October 9, 2022, the Full Hunters’ Moon
The October 2022 Full Moon was on Sunday October 9, 2022. It was the tenth full moon in 2022. The October 9th full moon was the first full moon of Autumn as the first full moon after the 2022 Autumnal Equinox. Also known as the Full Hunters’ Moon, the October 9th full moon was the full moon in Aries.
November 8, 2022, the Beaver Blood Moon
The November 2022 Full Moon was on Tuesday November 8, 2022. It was the eleventh full moon of 2022 and the full moon in Taurus. The November 8th full moon was the second full moon of Autumn as the second full moon after the 2022 Autumnal Equinox.
Typically called the Full Beaver Moon, in 2022 November 8th full moon was also called the Beaver Blood. There was a total lunar eclipse during the November full moon.
December 7, 2022, the Full Cold Moon
The December 2022 Full Moon was on Wednesday December 7, 2022. The December 7th full moon was the last full moon of 2022. It was also the last full moon of Autumn 2022. Also know as the Full Cold Moon, the December 7th full moon was the full moon in Gemini.
What were the names of 2022 full moons?
The names of the 2022 full moons were:
- January 17: Full Wolf Moon
- February 16: Full Snow Moon
- March 18: Full Worm Moon
- April 16: Full Pink Moon
- May 16: Super Flower Blood Moon
- June 14: Super Strawberry Moon
- July 13: Super Buck Moon
- August 11 (August 12 UTC): Super Sturgeon Moon
- September 10: Full Harvest Moon
- October 9: Full Hunter’s Moon
- November 8: Beaver Blood Moon
- December 7 (December 8 UTC): Full Cold Moon
The September full moon is called the Full Harvest Moon because it’s closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October Full Moon.
Related: 2022 New Moons
Was there a blue moon in 2022?
No there was not a full moon in 2022 because each month had 2 full moons and each season had 3 full moons.
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.
2022 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2022 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Vernal Equinox (Spring): March 20, 2022 at 11:33 AM EDT or 3:33 PM UTC
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2022 at 5:14 AM EDT or 9:14 AM UTC
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2022 at 9:04 PM EDT or September 23, 2022 at 1:04 AM UTC
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2022 at 4:48 PM EST or 9:48 PM UTC
The first full moon after Spring Equinox 2022 was on Saturday April 16, 2022. It was the April 2022 full moon, also called the Full Pink Moon. The three full moons of Spring 2022 were on April 16th, May 16th, and June 14th.
The first full moon after the Summer Solstice 2022 was on Wednesday July 13, 2022. It was the July 2022 full moon, also called the Super Buck Moon. The three full moons of Summer 2022 were on July 13th, August 11th (August 12th UC), and September 10th.
The first full moon after the Autumn Equinox 2022 was on Sunday October 9, 2022. It was the October 2022 full moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon. The three full moons of Autumn 2022 were on October 9th, November 8th, and December 7th (December 8th UTC).
The first full moon after the Winter Solstice 2022 was on Friday January 6, 2023. It was the January 2023 full moon, also called the Full Wolf Moon. The first full moon of the Winter season occurred in 2023 because the December 2022 full moon occurred prior to the solstice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2022 Full Moon Calendar to help you prepare for the year ahead.
There were 12 full moons in 2022 with one full moon each month of the year. There were no blue moons on the calendar for this year. There will be 13 New Moons in 2022.
The first full moon of 2022 was on Monday January 17, 2022. It was called the Full Wolf Moon. It was also the first full moon of the Winter 2021-2022 season as the December 2021 full moon occurred a few days prior to the Winter Solstice.
The last full moon of 2022 was on Wednesday December 7, 2022 at 11:08 PM EST or December 8, 2022 at 4:08 AM UTC. It was called the Full Cold Moon as it is the December Full Moon. It is also the last full moon of the Autumn 2022 season as the December 2022 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The December 8th full moon was the full moon in Gemini.
The first full moon after Spring Equinox 2022 was on Saturday April 16, 2022. It was the April 2022 full moon, also called the Full Pink Moon.
The March 2022 Full Moon was on Friday, March 18, 2022. Also called the Full Worm Moon, it was the third and last full moon of the Winter 2022 season. The March 18th full moon occurred days before the spring equinox 2022 and was the full moon in Virgo.
The December 2022 Full Moon was on Wednesday December 7, 2022 at 11:08 PM EST or December 8, 2022 4:08 AM UTC. The last full moon of 2022 was called the Full Cold Moon. The December 7th full moon was the third full moon of the Autumn 2022 season and was the full moon in Gemini.
In Spring 2022, there were 3 full moons. The first was in April 2022 on Saturday April 16, 2022, also called the Full Pink Moon. The second was in May 2022 on Monday May 16, 2022, also called the Full Flower Moon. The third and last spring full moon was on Tuesday June 14, 2022, also called the Full Strawberry Moon.
Spring 2022 began with the Vernal Equinox on March 20, 2022 at 11:33 AM EDT or 3:33 PM UTC, and ended with the Summer Solstice on June 21, 2022 at 5:14 AM EDT or 9:14 AM UTC.
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