Moon Phases March 1933

The full moon in March 1933 is on 12 March at 02:44 UTC — traditionally called the Worm Moon. The new moon falls on 26 March at 03:19 UTC. Times are UTC.

First Quarter
4 March
10:22 UTC
Full Moon
12 March
02:44 UTC
Worm Moon
Last Quarter
18 March
21:03 UTC
New Moon
26 March
03:19 UTC

Why the March 1933 full moon is called the Worm Moon

Named for the earthworm casts that appear as the ground thaws.

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 Crescent23%
2 First Quarter31%
3 First Quarter40%
4 First Quarter50%
5 First Quarter59%
6 First Quarter68%
7 Waxing Gibbous77%
8 Waxing Gibbous85%
9 Waxing Gibbous92%
10 Full Moon97%
11 Full Moon99%
12 Full Moon100%
13 Full Moon98%
14 Waning Gibbous93%
15 Waning Gibbous86%
16 Waning Gibbous77%
17 Last Quarter67%
18 Last Quarter55%
19 Last Quarter44%
20 Last Quarter33%
21 Waning Crescent23%
22 Waning Crescent15%
23 Waning Crescent8%
24 New Moon3%
25 New Moon1%
26 New Moon0%
27 New Moon2%
28 Waxing Crescent5%
29 Waxing Crescent10%
30 Waxing Crescent17%
31 Waxing Crescent24%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in March 1933?

The full moon in March 1933 is on 12 March at 02:44 UTC, traditionally called the Worm Moon.

What time is the full moon in March 1933?

The moon reaches full phase at 02:44 UTC on 12 March. 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 March 1933 full moon called the Worm Moon?

Named for the earthworm casts that appear as the ground thaws. 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 March 1933?

The new moon in March 1933 is on 26 March at 03:19 UTC.