The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2038. The full moon is on January 20 (Full Wolf Moon), February 19 (Full Snow Moon), March 20 (Full Worm Moon), April 19 (Full Pink Moon), May 18 (Full Flower Moon), June 16 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 16 (Full Buck Moon), August 14 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 13 (Full Harvest Moon), October 13 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 11 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 11 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2038 below including the traditional moon names and other celestial events that will occur during the full moon. Dates are listed based on US Eastern Time.
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.
Full Moon 2038 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2038, there will be 12 full moons, one each month during the year. The year will have a seasonal blue moon and four lunar eclipses.
The full moons in 2038 are:
Wednesday, January 20, 2038
The full moon in January 2038 will be on Wednesday, January 20, 2038 at 11:00 PM EST. The Full Wolf Moon will be the second of Winter. The December 2037 full moon will be after the Winter Solstice. The January 20 Full Moon will be the full moon in Cancer. The January 2038 Lunar Eclipse on January 20 will be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
Friday, February 19, 2038
The full moon in February 2038 will be on Friday, February 19, 2038 at 11:09 AM EST. The Full Snow Moon will be the last of Winter. The February 19 Full Moon will be the full moon in Virgo.
Saturday, March 20, 2038
The full moon in March 2038 will be on Saturday, March 20, 2038 at 10:09 PM EDT. The Full Worm Moon will be the first of Spring. The March 20 Full Moon will be the full moon in Virgo.
Monday, April 19, 2038
The full moon in April 2038 will be on Monday, April 19, 2038 at 6:36 AM EDT. The Full Pink Moon will be the second of Spring. The April 19 Full Moon will be the full moon in Libra.
Tuesday, May 18, 2038
The full moon in May 2038 will be on Tuesday, May 18, 2038 at 2:23 PM EDT. The Full Flower Moon will be the third of Spring. The May 18 Full Moon will be the full moon in Scorpio.
Wednesday, June 16, 2038
The full moon in June 2038 will be on Wednesday, June 16, 2038 at 10:30 PM EDT. The Full Strawberry Moon will be the last of Spring. The June 16 Full Moon will be the full moon in Sagittarius. The June 2038 Lunar Eclipse on June 16 will be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
Friday, July 16, 2038
The full moon in July 2038 will be on Friday, July 16, 2038 at 7:48 AM EDT. The Full Buck Moon will be the first of Summer. The July 16 Full Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn. The July 2038 Lunar Eclipse on July 16 will be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
Saturday, August 14, 2038
The full moon in August 2038 will be on Saturday, August 14, 2038 at 6:57 PM EDT. The Full Sturgeon Moon will be the second of Summer. The August 14 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aquarius.
Monday, September 13, 2038
The full moon in September 2038 will be on Monday, September 13, 2038 at 8:24 AM EDT. The Full Harvest Moon will be the last of Summer. The September 13 Full Moon will be the full moon in Pisces.
Wednesday, October 13, 2038
The full moon in October 2038 will be on Wednesday, October 13, 2038 at 12:22 AM EDT. The Full Hunter’s Moon will be the first of Autumn. The October 13 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aries.
Thursday, November 11, 2038
The full moon in November 2038 will be on Thursday, November 11, 2038 at 5:27 PM EST. The Full Beaver Moon will be the second of Autumn. The November 11 Full Moon will be the full moon in Taurus.
Saturday, December 11, 2038
The full moon in December 2038 will be on Saturday, December 11, 2038 at 12:30 PM EST. The Full Cold Moon will be the last of Autumn. The December 11 Full Moon will be the full moon in Gemini. The December 2038 Lunar Eclipse on December 11 will be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
What are the Full Moon Names in 2038?
The names of the full moons in 2038 are:
- Full Wolf Moon on January 20, 2038
- Full Snow Moon on February 19, 2038
- Full Worm Moon on March 20, 2038
- Full Pink Moon on April 19, 2038
- Full Flower Moon on May 18, 2038
- Full Strawberry Moon on June 16, 2038
- Full Buck Moon on July 16, 2038
- Full Sturgeon Moon on August 14, 2038
- Full Harvest Moon on September 13, 2038
- Full Hunter’s Moon on October 13, 2038
- Full Beaver Moon on November 11, 2038
- Full Cold Moon on December 11, 2038
Blue Moon
In 2038 there will be a seasonal blue moon on Tuesday, May 18 because Spring will have an extra full moon.
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 relates to having an extra full moon on the calendar during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon.
Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon will be on Monday, September 13. The September Full Moon will be the ninth full moon of the year and the full moon in Pisces. The Full Harvest Moon will be the last full moon before the Autumnal Equinox, making it the last full moon of Summer.
Depending on the year, the Full Harvest Moon may either be part of the Summer or Autumn season. In 2038 it will be part of Summer.
Lunar Eclipses
- January 20, 2038: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- June 16, 2038: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- July 16, 2038: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- December 11, 2038: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when all or part of the Moon is in the Earth’s penumbra, resulting in a subtle dimming of the full moon.
2038 Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 2038. The March Full Moon will be on the same day as the Spring Equinox. Spring will have four full moons, with a seasonal blue moon that year.
The dates of the equinoxes and solstices are:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): Saturday, March 20 at 8:40 AM EDT
- Summer Solstice: Monday, June 21 at 2:09 AM EDT
- Autumnal Equinox: Wednesday, September 22 at 6:02 PM EDT
- Winter Solstice: Tuesday, December 21 at 2:01 PM EST
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2038 Full Moon Calendar to help you look towards the year.
When will be the first full moon of 2038?
The first full moon of 2038 will be on Wednesday, January 20, 2038 at 11:00 p.m. It will be called the Full Wolf Moon as it will be the January Full Moon. It will be the second full moon of Winter because the December 2037 full moon will occur after the Winter Solstice.
When will be the last full moon of 2038?
The last full moon of 2038 will be on Saturday, December 11, 2038 at 12:30 p.m. It will be called the Full Cold Moon. The December Full Moon will be also the last full moon of Autumn as it will occur before the Winter Solstice. The January 2039 Full Moon will be the first full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
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