Moon Phases August 1958

The full moon in August 1958 is on 29 August at 05:52 UTC — traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon. The new moon falls on 15 August at 03:32 UTC. Times are UTC.

Last Quarter
7 August
17:48 UTC
New Moon
15 August
03:32 UTC
First Quarter
21 August
19:44 UTC
Full Moon
29 August
05:52 UTC
Sturgeon Moon

Why the August 1958 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 Full Moon97%
2 Waning Gibbous92%
3 Waning Gibbous87%
4 Waning Gibbous79%
5 Waning Gibbous71%
6 Last Quarter62%
7 Last Quarter53%
8 Last Quarter43%
9 Last Quarter34%
10 Waning Crescent25%
11 Waning Crescent16%
12 Waning Crescent9%
13 Waning Crescent4%
14 New Moon1%
15 New Moon0%
16 New Moon2%
17 Waxing Crescent7%
18 Waxing Crescent15%
19 Waxing Crescent24%
20 First Quarter35%
21 First Quarter46%
22 First Quarter57%
23 First Quarter68%
24 Waxing Gibbous77%
25 Waxing Gibbous85%
26 Waxing Gibbous92%
27 Full Moon97%
28 Full Moon99%
29 Full Moon100%
30 Full Moon99%
31 Waning Gibbous96%

Illumination at noon (UTC) for each day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the full moon in August 1958?

The full moon in August 1958 is on 29 August at 05:52 UTC, traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon.

What time is the full moon in August 1958?

The moon reaches full phase at 05:52 UTC on 29 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 1958 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 1958?

The new moon in August 1958 is on 15 August at 03:32 UTC.