The full moon calendar shows you the exact time and full moon dates of 2078. The full moon is on January 27 (Full Wolf Moon), February 26 (Full Snow Moon), March 28 (Full Worm Moon), April 27 (Full Pink Moon), May 26 (Full Flower Moon), June 25 (Full Strawberry Moon), July 24 (Full Buck Moon), August 23 (Full Sturgeon Moon), September 21 (Full Harvest Moon), October 20 (Full Hunter’s Moon), November 19 (Full Beaver Moon), and December 18 (Full Cold Moon).
Learn more about the full moon in 2078 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 2078 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2078, there will be 12 full moons. The year will have a seasonal blue moon and three lunar eclipses.
The full moons in 2078 are:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2078
The full moon in January 2078 will be on Thursday, January 27, 2078 at 8:33 PM EST. The Full Wolf Moon will be the second of Winter. The December 2077 full moon will occur after the Winter Solstice. The January 27 Full Moon will be the full moon in Leo.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2078
The full moon in February 2078 will be on Saturday, February 26, 2078 at 12:50 PM EST. The Full Snow Moon will be the last of Winter. The February 26 Full Moon will be the full moon in Virgo.
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2078
The full moon in March 2078 will be on Monday, March 28, 2078 at 7:04 AM EDT. The Full Worm Moon will be the first of Spring. The March 28 Full Moon will be the full moon in Libra.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2078
The full moon in April 2078 will be on Wednesday, April 27, 2078 at 12:19 AM EDT. The Full Pink Moon will be the second of Spring. The April 27 Full Moon will be the full moon in Scorpio. The April 2078 Lunar Eclipse on April 27 will be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2078
The full moon in May 2078 will be on Thursday, May 26, 2078 at 4:23 PM EDT. The Full Flower Moon will be the last of Spring. The May 26 Full Moon will be the full moon in Sagittarius.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2078
The full moon in June 2078 will be on Saturday, June 25, 2078 at 6:22 AM EDT. The Full Strawberry Moon will be the first of Summer. The June 25 Full Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn.
SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2078
The full moon in July 2078 will be on Sunday, July 24, 2078 at 6:07 PM EDT. The Full Buck Moon will be the second of Summer. The July 24 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aquarius.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2078
The full moon in August 2078 will be on Tuesday, August 23, 2078 at 4:11 AM EDT. The Full Sturgeon Moon will be the third of Summer. The August 23 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aquarius.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2078
The full moon in September 2078 will be on Wednesday, September 21, 2078 at 1:31 PM EDT. The Full Harvest Moon will be the last of Summer. The September 21 Full Moon will be the full moon in Pisces.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2078
The full moon in October 2078 will be on Thursday, October 20, 2078 at 10:55 PM EDT. The Full Hunter’s Moon will be the first of Autumn. The October 20 Full Moon will be the full moon in Aries. The October 2078 Lunar Eclipse on October 20 will be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2078
The full moon in November 2078 will be on Saturday, November 19, 2078 at 7:52 AM EST. The Full Beaver Moon will be the second of Autumn. The November 19 Full Moon will be the full moon in Taurus. The November 2078 Lunar Eclipse on November 19 will be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2078
The full moon in December 2078 will be on Sunday, December 18, 2078 at 6:34 PM EST. The Full Cold Moon will be the last of Autumn. The December 18 Full Moon will be the full moon in Gemini.
What are the Full Moon Names in 2078?
The names of the full moons in 2078 are:
- Full Wolf Moon on January 27, 2078
- Full Snow Moon on February 26, 2078
- Full Worm Moon on March 28, 2078
- Full Pink Moon on April 27, 2078
- Full Flower Moon on May 26, 2078
- Full Strawberry Moon on June 25, 2078
- Full Buck Moon on July 24, 2078
- Full Sturgeon Moon on August 23, 2078
- Full Harvest Moon on September 21, 2078
- Full Hunter’s Moon on October 20, 2078
- Full Beaver Moon on November 19, 2078
- Full Cold Moon on December 18, 2078
Blue Moon
In 2078 there will be a seasonal blue moon on Tuesday, August 23 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 Wednesday, September 21. 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 2078 it will be part of Summer.
Lunar Eclipses
- April 27, 2078: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- October 20, 2078: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- November 19, 2078: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
2078 Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 2078. 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:
- Vernal Equinox: Sunday, March 20
- Summer Solstice: Monday, June 20
- Autumnal Equinox: Thursday, September 22
- Winter Solstice: Wednesday, December 21
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2078 Full Moon Calendar to help you look towards the year.
When will be the first full moon of 2078?
The first full moon of 2078 will be on Thursday, January 27, 2078 at 8:33 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 2077 full moon will occur after the Winter Solstice.
When will be the last full moon of 2078?
The last full moon of 2078 will be on Sunday, December 18, 2078 at 6:34 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 2079 Full Moon will be the first full moon of Winter the next year.
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