Moon Phases August 1957

The full moon in August 1957 is on 10 August at 13:07 UTC — traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon. The new moon falls on 25 August at 11:31 UTC. Times are UTC.

First Quarter
2 August
18:54 UTC
Full Moon
10 August
13:07 UTC
Sturgeon Moon
Last Quarter
18 August
16:15 UTC
New Moon
25 August
11:31 UTC

Why the August 1957 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 First Quarter35%
2 First Quarter46%
3 First Quarter57%
4 First Quarter67%
5 Waxing Gibbous77%
6 Waxing Gibbous85%
7 Waxing Gibbous91%
8 Waxing Gibbous96%
9 Full Moon99%
10 Full Moon100%
11 Full Moon99%
12 Full Moon97%
13 Waning Gibbous93%
14 Waning Gibbous87%
15 Waning Gibbous80%
16 Waning Gibbous72%
17 Last Quarter63%
18 Last Quarter53%
19 Last Quarter42%
20 Last Quarter32%
21 Waning Crescent22%
22 Waning Crescent13%
23 Waning Crescent6%
24 New Moon2%
25 New Moon0%
26 New Moon2%
27 Waxing Crescent6%
28 Waxing Crescent13%
29 Waxing Crescent22%
30 First Quarter32%
31 First Quarter42%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in August 1957?

The full moon in August 1957 is on 10 August at 13:07 UTC, traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon.

What time is the full moon in August 1957?

The moon reaches full phase at 13:07 UTC on 10 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 1957 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 1957?

The new moon in August 1957 is on 25 August at 11:31 UTC.