Moon Phases August 1919

The full moon in August 1919 is on 11 August at 17:38 UTC — traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon. The new moon falls on 25 August at 15:35 UTC. Times are UTC.

First Quarter
3 August
20:10 UTC
Full Moon
11 August
17:38 UTC
Sturgeon Moon
Last Quarter
18 August
15:54 UTC
New Moon
25 August
15:35 UTC

Why the August 1919 full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon

Named for the sturgeon most readily caught in late summer.

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 Crescent27%
2 First Quarter36%
3 First Quarter46%
4 First Quarter55%
5 First Quarter64%
6 Waxing Gibbous73%
7 Waxing Gibbous81%
8 Waxing Gibbous88%
9 Waxing Gibbous94%
10 Full Moon98%
11 Full Moon100%
12 Full Moon99%
13 Full Moon97%
14 Waning Gibbous91%
15 Waning Gibbous84%
16 Waning Gibbous75%
17 Last Quarter64%
18 Last Quarter53%
19 Last Quarter42%
20 Waning Crescent31%
21 Waning Crescent21%
22 Waning Crescent13%
23 Waning Crescent6%
24 New Moon2%
25 New Moon0%
26 New Moon1%
27 New Moon3%
28 Waxing Crescent8%
29 Waxing Crescent14%
30 Waxing Crescent21%
31 Waxing Crescent30%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in August 1919?

The full moon in August 1919 is on 11 August at 17:38 UTC, traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon.

What time is the full moon in August 1919?

The moon reaches full phase at 17:38 UTC on 11 August. 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 August 1919 full moon called the Sturgeon Moon?

Named for the sturgeon most readily caught in late summer. 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 August 1919?

The new moon in August 1919 is on 25 August at 15:35 UTC.