The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2043. The full moon is on January 25 (Full Wolf Moon), February 23 (Full Snow Moon), March 25 (Full Worm Moon), April 24 (Full Pink Moon), May 23 (Full Flower Moon), June 22 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 21 (Full Buck Moon), August 20 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 18 (Full Harvest Moon), October 18 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 16 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 16 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2043 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 2043 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2043, there will be 12 full moons, one each month during the year. The year will have a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The full moons in 2043 are:
Sunday, January 25, 2043
The full moon in January 2043 will be on Sunday, January 25, 2043 at 1:56 AM EST. The Full Wolf Moon will be the second of Winter. The December 2042 full moon will be after the Winter Solstice. The January 25 Full Moon will be the full moon in Leo.
Monday, February 23, 2043
The full moon in February 2043 will be on Monday, February 23, 2043 at 4:58 PM EST. The Full Snow Moon will be the last of Winter. The February 23 Full Moon will be the full moon in Virgo.
Wednesday, March 25, 2043
The full moon in March 2043 will be on Wednesday, March 25, 2043 at 10:26 AM EDT. The Full Worm Moon will be the first of Spring. The March 25 Full Moon will be the full moon in Libra. The March 2043 Lunar Eclipse on March 25 will be a Total Lunar Eclipse.
Friday, April 24, 2043
The full moon in April 2043 will be on Friday, April 24, 2043 at 3:23 AM EDT. The Full Pink Moon will be the second of Spring. The April 24 Full Moon will be the full moon in Scorpio.
Saturday, May 23, 2043
The full moon in May 2043 will be on Saturday, May 23, 2043 at 7:37 PM EDT. The Full Flower Moon will be the last of Spring. The May 23 Full Moon will be the full moon in Sagittarius.
Monday, June 22, 2043
The full moon in June 2043 will be on Monday, June 22, 2043 at 10:20 AM EDT. The Full Strawberry Moon will be the first of Summer. The June 22 Full Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn.
Tuesday, July 21, 2043
The full moon in July 2043 will be on Tuesday, July 21, 2043 at 11:24 PM EDT. The Full Buck Moon will be the second of Summer. The July 21 Full Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn.
Thursday, August 20, 2043
The full moon in August 2043 will be on Thursday, August 20, 2043 at 11:04 AM EDT. The Full Sturgeon Moon will be the third of Summer. The August 20 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aquarius.
Friday, September 18, 2043
The full moon in September 2043 will be on Friday, September 18, 2043 at 9:47 PM EDT. The Full Harvest Moon will be the last of Summer. The September 18 Full Moon will be the full moon in Pisces. The September 2043 Lunar Eclipse on September 18 will be a Total Lunar Eclipse.
Sunday, October 18, 2043
The full moon in October 2043 will be on Sunday, October 18, 2043 at 7:56 AM EDT. The Full Hunter’s Moon will be the first of Autumn. The October 18 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aries.
Monday, November 16, 2043
The full moon in November 2043 will be on Monday, November 16, 2043 at 4:52 PM EST. The Full Beaver Moon will be the second of Autumn. The November 16 Full Moon will be the full moon in Taurus.
Wednesday, December 16, 2043
The full moon in December 2043 will be on Wednesday, December 16, 2043 at 3:02 AM EST. The Full Cold Moon will be the last of Autumn. The December 16 Full Moon will be the full moon in Gemini.
What are the Full Moon Names in 2043?
The names of the full moons in 2043 are:
- Full Wolf Moon on January 25, 2043
- Full Snow Moon on February 23, 2043
- Full Worm Moon on March 25, 2043
- Full Pink Moon on April 24, 2043
- Full Flower Moon on May 23, 2043
- Full Strawberry Moon on June 22, 2043
- Full Buck Moon on July 21, 2043
- Full Sturgeon Moon on August 20, 2043
- Full Harvest Moon on September 18, 2043
- Full Hunter’s Moon on October 18, 2043
- Full Beaver Moon on November 16, 2043
- Full Cold Moon on December 16, 2043
Blue Moon
In 2043 there will be a seasonal blue moon on Thursday, August 20 because Summer 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 Friday, September 18. 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 2043 it will be part of Summer.
Lunar Eclipses
- March 25, 2043: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
- September 18, 2043: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
2043 Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 2043. None of the equinoxes or solstices will be on the same day as one of the full moons. Summer will have four full moons, with a seasonal blue moon that year.
The dates of the equinoxes and solstices are:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): Friday, March 20 at 1:28 PM EDT
- Summer Solstice: Sunday, June 21 at 6:59 AM EDT
- Autumnal Equinox: Tuesday, September 22 at 11:07 PM EDT
- Winter Solstice: Monday, December 21 at 7:02 PM EST
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2043 Full Moon Calendar to help you look towards the year.
When will be the first full moon of 2043?
The first full moon of 2043 will be on Sunday, January 25, 2043 at 1:56 a.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 2042 full moon will occur after the Winter Solstice.
When will be the last full moon of 2043?
The last full moon of 2043 will be on Wednesday, December 16, 2043 at 3:02 a.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 2044 Full Moon will be the first full moon of Winter the next year.
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