2022 Full Moons, calendar of full moons in 2022
The 2022 Full Moon Calendar takes you back to look at the exact times and full moon dates of 2022. The full moons of 2022 occurred on January 17, February 16, March 18, April 16, May 16, June 14, July 13, August 11, September 10, October 9, November 8, and December 7.
Learn more about the full moon in 2022 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 2022 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2022, there were 12 full moons. The year had two lunar eclipses.
The dates of the 2022 Full Moons were:
January 17, 2022 (Full Wolf Moon)
In January 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Full Wolf Moon and occurred on Monday, January 17 at 6:48 p.m. EST. It was the full moon in Cancer. The January Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The December 2021 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice. The full moon in January was the first full moon after the 2021 Winter Solstice.
February 16, 2022 (Full Snow Moon)
In February 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Full Snow Moon and occurred on Wednesday, February 16 at 11:57 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Leo. The February Full Moon was the second full moon of Winter.
March 18, 2022 (Full Worm Moon)
In March 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Full Worm Moon and occurred on Friday, March 18 at 3:17 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Virgo. The March Full Moon was the last full moon of Winter.
April 16, 2022 (Full Pink Moon)
In April 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Full Pink Moon and occurred on Saturday, April 16 at 2:55 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Libra. The April Full Moon was the first full moon of Spring.
May 16, 2022 (Super Flower Blood Moon)
In May 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Super Flower Blood Moon and occurred on Monday, May 16 at 12:14 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. The lunar eclipse in May was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
June 14, 2022 (Super Strawberry Moon)
In June 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Super Strawberry Moon and occurred on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:52 a.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Sagittarius. The June Full Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
July 13, 2022 (Super Buck Moon)
In July 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Super Buck Moon and occurred on Wednesday, July 13 at 2:37 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Capricorn. The July Full Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
August 11, 2022 (Super Sturgeon Moon)
In August 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Super Sturgeon Moon and occurred on Thursday, August 11 at 9:36 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aquarius. The August Full Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August Full Moon was one of the year’s supermoons.
September 10, 2022 (Full Harvest Moon)
In September 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Full Harvest Moon and occurred on Saturday, September 10 at 5:59 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 9, 2022 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
In October 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Full Hunter’s Moon and occurred on Sunday, October 9 at 4:55 p.m. EDT. It was the full moon in Aries. The October Full Moon was the first full moon of Autumn.
November 8, 2022 (Beaver Blood Moon)
In November 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Beaver Blood Moon and occurred on Tuesday, November 8 at 6:02 a.m. EST. It was the full moon in Taurus. The November Full Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The lunar eclipse in November was a Total Lunar Eclipse.
December 7, 2022 (Full Cold Moon)
In December 2022, the Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon and occurred on Wednesday, December 7 at 11:08 p.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 2022 were
| Full Moon 2022 | U.S. Eastern Time | Lunar Phase | Full Moon Name | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2022 | 6:48 PM EST | January Full Moon | Full Wolf Moon | Winter |
| February 16, 2022 | 11:57 AM EST | February Full Moon | Full Snow Moon | Winter |
| March 18, 2022 | 3:17 AM EDT | March Full Moon | Full Worm Moon | Winter |
| April 16, 2022 | 2:55 PM EDT | April Full Moon | Full Pink Moon | Spring |
| May 16, 2022 | 12:14 AM EDT | May Full Moon | Super Flower Blood Moon | Spring |
| June 14, 2022 | 7:52 AM EDT | June Full Moon | Super Strawberry Moon | Spring |
| July 13, 2022 | 2:37 PM EDT | July Full Moon | Super Buck Moon | Summer |
| August 11, 2022 | 9:36 PM EDT | August Full Moon | Super Sturgeon Moon | Summer |
| September 10, 2022 | 5:59 AM EDT | September Full Moon | Full Harvest Moon | Summer |
| October 9, 2022 | 4:55 PM EDT | October Full Moon | Full Hunter’s Moon | Autumn |
| November 8, 2022 | 6:02 AM EST | November Full Moon | Beaver Blood Moon | Autumn |
| December 7, 2022 | 11:08 PM EST | December Full Moon | Full Cold Moon | Autumn |
Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2022 dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2022 at 11:33 AM
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2022 at 5:14 AM
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2022 at 9:04 PM
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2022 at 4:48 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 2022 Full Moon Calendar to help you look back at the year.
When was the first full moon of 2022?
The first full moon of 2022 was on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:48 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 2021 full moon occurred before the Winter Solstice.
When was the last full moon of 2022?
The last full moon of 2022 was on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 11:08 p.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 2023 Full Moon was the first full moon of Winter the next year.
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