Moon Phases September 1908

The full moon in September 1908 is on 10 September at 12:21 UTC — traditionally called the Harvest Moon. The new moon falls on 25 September at 14:57 UTC. Times are UTC.

First Quarter
3 September
20:49 UTC
Full Moon
10 September
12:21 UTC
Harvest Moon
Last Quarter
17 September
10:32 UTC
New Moon
25 September
14:57 UTC

Why the September 1908 full moon is called the Harvest Moon

The full moon falling nearest the September equinox — it rises unusually soon after sunset for several nights running, which once let farmers work late.

These are the traditional Colonial and Native American names popularised by the farmers’ almanacs. They are folklore, not astronomy — the phase dates and times on this page are computed and verifiable, the names are naming convention.

Moon phase day by day

DayPhaseIllumination
1 Waxing Crescent25%
2 First Quarter35%
3 First Quarter45%
4 First Quarter56%
5 First Quarter66%
6 Waxing Gibbous77%
7 Waxing Gibbous86%
8 Waxing Gibbous93%
9 Full Moon98%
10 Full Moon100%
11 Full Moon99%
12 Waning Gibbous95%
13 Waning Gibbous88%
14 Waning Gibbous80%
15 Waning Gibbous71%
16 Last Quarter61%
17 Last Quarter51%
18 Last Quarter41%
19 Last Quarter32%
20 Waning Crescent23%
21 Waning Crescent16%
22 Waning Crescent10%
23 Waning Crescent5%
24 New Moon2%
25 New Moon0%
26 New Moon1%
27 New Moon3%
28 Waxing Crescent7%
29 Waxing Crescent13%
30 Waxing Crescent21%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in September 1908?

The full moon in September 1908 is on 10 September at 12:21 UTC, traditionally called the Harvest Moon.

What time is the full moon in September 1908?

The moon reaches full phase at 12:21 UTC on 10 September. It looks full to the naked eye for about a day either side of that instant, so the nights before and after are both worth watching.

Why is the September 1908 full moon called the Harvest Moon?

The full moon falling nearest the September equinox — it rises unusually soon after sunset for several nights running, which once let farmers work late. These names come from Colonial and Native American tradition and were popularised by the farmers' almanacs — they are naming convention rather than astronomy, while the phase dates and times on this page are computed and verifiable.

When is the new moon in September 1908?

The new moon in September 1908 is on 25 September at 14:57 UTC.