Moon Phases August 1927

The full moon in August 1927 is on 13 August at 04:36 UTC — traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon. The new moon falls on 27 August at 06:44 UTC. Times are UTC.

First Quarter
5 August
18:04 UTC
Full Moon
13 August
04:36 UTC
Sturgeon Moon
Last Quarter
19 August
19:53 UTC
New Moon
27 August
06:44 UTC

Why the August 1927 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 Crescent13%
2 Waxing Crescent20%
3 Waxing Crescent28%
4 First Quarter37%
5 First Quarter47%
6 First Quarter56%
7 First Quarter66%
8 Waxing Gibbous75%
9 Waxing Gibbous83%
10 Waxing Gibbous90%
11 Waxing Gibbous96%
12 Full Moon99%
13 Full Moon100%
14 Full Moon98%
15 Waning Gibbous93%
16 Waning Gibbous86%
17 Waning Gibbous77%
18 Last Quarter66%
19 Last Quarter55%
20 Last Quarter44%
21 Last Quarter33%
22 Waning Crescent23%
23 Waning Crescent15%
24 Waning Crescent8%
25 New Moon4%
26 New Moon1%
27 New Moon0%
28 New Moon1%
29 Waxing Crescent4%
30 Waxing Crescent9%
31 Waxing Crescent15%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in August 1927?

The full moon in August 1927 is on 13 August at 04:36 UTC, traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon.

What time is the full moon in August 1927?

The moon reaches full phase at 04:36 UTC on 13 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 1927 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 1927?

The new moon in August 1927 is on 27 August at 06:44 UTC.