Moon Phases September 1934

The full moon in September 1934 is on 23 September at 04:18 UTC — traditionally called the Harvest Moon. The new moon falls on 9 September at 00:19 UTC. Times are UTC.

New Moon
9 September
00:19 UTC
First Quarter
16 September
12:25 UTC
Full Moon
23 September
04:18 UTC
Harvest Moon
Last Quarter
30 September
12:28 UTC

Why the September 1934 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 Last Quarter44%
2 Last Quarter35%
3 Waning Crescent26%
4 Waning Crescent18%
5 Waning Crescent12%
6 Waning Crescent6%
7 New Moon2%
8 New Moon0%
9 New Moon0%
10 New Moon2%
11 Waxing Crescent6%
12 Waxing Crescent11%
13 Waxing Crescent19%
14 Waxing Crescent28%
15 First Quarter38%
16 First Quarter49%
17 First Quarter60%
18 Waxing Gibbous71%
19 Waxing Gibbous81%
20 Waxing Gibbous89%
21 Waxing Gibbous96%
22 Full Moon99%
23 Full Moon100%
24 Full Moon98%
25 Waning Gibbous93%
26 Waning Gibbous87%
27 Waning Gibbous79%
28 Waning Gibbous70%
29 Last Quarter61%
30 Last Quarter51%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in September 1934?

The full moon in September 1934 is on 23 September at 04:18 UTC, traditionally called the Harvest Moon.

What time is the full moon in September 1934?

The moon reaches full phase at 04:18 UTC on 23 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 1934 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 1934?

The new moon in September 1934 is on 9 September at 00:19 UTC.