The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2072. The full moon is on January 5 (Full Wolf Moon), February 3 (Full Snow Moon), March 4 (Full Worm Moon), April 2 (Full Pink Moon), May 2 (Full Flower Moon), May 31 (Full Blue Moon), June 30 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 29 (Full Buck Moon), August 28 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 27 (Full Harvest Moon), October 26 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 25 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 25 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2072 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 2072 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2072, there will be 13 full moons. The year will have a blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The full moons in 2072 are:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2072
The full moon in January 2072 will be on Tuesday, January 5, 2072 at 1:13 PM EST. The Full Wolf Moon will be the first of Winter. The December 2071 full moon will occur before the Winter Solstice. The January 5 Full Moon will be the full moon in Cancer.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2072
The full moon in February 2072 will be on Wednesday, February 3, 2072 at 11:55 PM EST. The Full Snow Moon will be the second of Winter. The February 3 Full Moon will be the full moon in Leo.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2072
The full moon in March 2072 will be on Friday, March 4, 2072 at 11:17 AM EDT. The Full Worm Moon will be the last of Winter. The March 4 Full Moon will be the full moon in Virgo. The March 2072 Lunar Eclipse on March 4 will be a Total Lunar Eclipse.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2072
The full moon in April 2072 will be on Saturday, April 2, 2072 at 9:25 PM EDT. The Full Pink Moon will be the first of Spring. The April 2 Full Moon will be the full moon in Libra.
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2072
The full moon in May 2072 will be on Monday, May 2, 2072 at 7:34 AM EDT. The Full Flower Moon will be the second of Spring. The May 2 Full Moon will be the full moon in Scorpio.
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2072
The second full moon in May 2072 will be on Tuesday, May 31, 2072 at 6:18 PM EDT. The Full Blue Moon will be the last of Spring. The May 31 Full Moon will be the full moon in Sagittarius.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2072
The full moon in June 2072 will be on Thursday, June 30, 2072 at 6:22 AM EDT. The Full Strawberry Moon will be the first of Summer. The June 30 Full Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn.
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2072
The full moon in July 2072 will be on Friday, July 29, 2072 at 8:17 PM EDT. The Full Buck Moon will be the second of Summer. The July 29 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aquarius.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2072
The full moon in August 2072 will be on Sunday, August 28, 2072 at 11:59 AM EDT. The Full Sturgeon Moon will be the last of Summer. The August 28 Full Moon will be the full moon in Pisces. The August 2072 Lunar Eclipse on August 28 will be a Total Lunar Eclipse.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2072
The full moon in September 2072 will be on Tuesday, September 27, 2072 at 4:43 AM EDT. The Full Harvest Moon will be the first of Autumn. The September 27 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aries.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2072
The full moon in October 2072 will be on Wednesday, October 26, 2072 at 9:21 PM EDT. The Full Hunter’s Moon will be the second of Autumn. The October 26 Full Moon will be the full moon in Taurus.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2072
The full moon in November 2072 will be on Friday, November 25, 2072 at 11:59 AM EST. The Full Beaver Moon will be the last of Autumn. The November 25 Full Moon will be the full moon in Gemini.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2072
The full moon in December 2072 will be on Sunday, December 25, 2072 at 2:15 AM EST. The Full Cold Moon will be the first of Winter. The December 25 Full Moon will be the full moon in Cancer.
What are the Full Moon Names in 2072?
The names of the full moons in 2072 are:
- Full Wolf Moon on January 5, 2072
- Full Snow Moon on February 3, 2072
- Full Worm Moon on March 4, 2072
- Full Pink Moon on April 2, 2072
- Full Flower Moon on May 2, 2072
- Full Blue Moon on May 31, 2072
- Full Strawberry Moon on June 30, 2072
- Full Buck Moon on July 29, 2072
- Full Sturgeon Moon on August 28, 2072
- Full Harvest Moon on September 27, 2072
- Full Hunter’s Moon on October 26, 2072
- Full Beaver Moon on November 25, 2072
- Full Cold Moon on December 25, 2072
Blue Moon
In 2072 there will be a May Blue Moon on Tuesday, May 31 because the month will have two 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 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 Tuesday, September 27. The September Full Moon will be the tenth full moon of the year and the full moon in Aries. The Full Harvest Moon will be the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox, making it the first full moon of Fall.
Depending on the year, the Full Harvest Moon may either be part of the Summer or Autumn season. In 2072 it will be part of Autumn.
Lunar Eclipses
- March 4, 2072: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
- August 28, 2072: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
2072 Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 2072. None of the equinoxes or solstices will be on the same day as one of the full moons. All four seasons will have three full moons, so no seasonal blue moons this year.
The dates of the equinoxes and solstices are:
- Vernal Equinox: Saturday, March 19
- Summer Solstice: Monday, June 20
- Autumnal Equinox: Wednesday, September 21
- Winter Solstice: Tuesday, December 20
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2072 Full Moon Calendar to help you look towards the year.
When will be the first full moon of 2072?
The first full moon of 2072 will be on Tuesday, January 5, 2072 at 1:13 p.m. It will be called the Full Wolf Moon as it will be the January Full Moon. It will be the first full moon of Winter because the December 2071 full moon will occur before the Winter Solstice.
When will be the last full moon of 2072?
The last full moon of 2072 will be on Sunday, December 25, 2072 at 2:15 a.m. It will be called the Full Cold Moon. The December Full Moon will be also the first full moon of Winter as it will occur before the Winter Solstice. The January 2073 Full Moon will be the second full moon of Winter the next year.
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