Learn more about the full moons in 1931 below including the traditional times and other celestial events that occurred during the full moon. These dates are listed based on US Eastern Time.
A full moon every 29.53 days on average, about once a month. Each year has 12 or 13 full moons depending on how the lunar calendar aligns to the monthly calendar.
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Full Moon 1931 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 1931, there were 13 full moons. The first full moon of 1931 was on Sunday, January 4, 1931. The year had a blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The names and dates of the full moons in 1931 were:
| Weekday | Date | Time | Full Moon Name |
| Sunday | January 4, 1931 | 8:15 a.m. | Wolf Moon |
| Monday | February 2, 1931 | 7:26 p.m. | Snow Moon |
| Wednesday | March 4, 1931 | 5:36 a.m. | Worm Moon |
| Thursday | April 2, 1931 | 3:05 p.m. | Pink Moon |
| Saturday | May 2, 1931 | 1:14 a.m. | Flower Moon |
| Sunday | May 31, 1931 | 10:33 a.m. | Blue Moon |
| Monday | June 29, 1931 | 8:47 p.m. | Strawberry Moon |
| Wednesday | July 29, 1931 | 8:48 a.m. | Buck Moon |
| Thursday | August 27, 1931 | 11:09 p.m. | Sturgeon Moon |
| Saturday | September 26, 1931 | 3:45 p.m. | Harvest Moon |
| Monday | October 26, 1931 | 8:34 a.m. | Hunter’s Moon |
| Wednesday | November 25, 1931 | 2:10 a.m. | Beaver Moon |
| Thursday | December 24, 1931 | 6:23 p.m. | Cold Moon |
Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 1931. None of the equinoxes or solstices fell on the same day as one of the full moons. All four seasons had three full moons, so no seasonal blue moons occurred this year.
The dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): Saturday, March 21 at 9:07 a.m.
- Summer Solstice: Monday, June 22 at 5:29 a.m.
- Autumnal Equinox: Wednesday, September 23 at 8:24 p.m.
- Winter Solstice: Tuesday, December 22 at 2:31 p.m.
Lunar Eclipses
- April 2, 1931: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
- September 26, 1931: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
Full Moon of January 1931
The full moon in January 1931 was on Sunday, January 4, 1931 at 8:15 a.m. EST. The Full Wolf Moon was the first full moon of Winter. It was the first full moon of Winter because the December 1930 full moon occurred before Winter Solstice. The January 4 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
Full Moon of February 1931
The full moon in February 1931 was on Monday, February 2, 1931 at 7:26 p.m. EST. The Full Snow Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February 2 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
Full Moon of March 1931
The full moon in March 1931 was on Wednesday, March 4, 1931 at 5:36 a.m. EST. The Full Worm Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March 4 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
Full Moon of April 1931
The full moon in April 1931 was on Thursday, April 2, 1931 at 3:05 p.m. EST. The Full Pink Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April 2 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra. The April lunar eclipse was a total lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of May 1931
The full moon in May 1931 was on Saturday, May 2, 1931 at 1:14 a.m. EDT. The Full Flower Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May 2 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Blue Moon of May 1931
The blue moon in May 1931 was on Sunday, May 31, 1931 at 10:33 a.m. EDT. The Full Blue Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The May 31 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
There are two definitions of blue moons. The most common, and the one you likely know, is when two full moons occur in the same month. The second full moon is typically called a blue moon.
The second definition relates to having an extra full moon on the calendar during a season. When a season has four full moons, the third full moon is also called a blue moon or a seasonal blue moon.
Full Moon of June 1931
The full moon in June 1931 was on Monday, June 29, 1931 at 8:47 p.m. EDT. The Full Strawberry Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The June 29 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
Full Moon of July 1931
The full moon in July 1931 was on Wednesday, July 29, 1931 at 8:48 a.m. EDT. The Full Buck Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The July 29 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
Full Moon of August 1931
The full moon in August 1931 was on Thursday, August 27, 1931 at 11:09 p.m. EDT. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The August 27 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Full Moon of September 1931
The full moon in September 1931 was on Saturday, September 26, 1931 at 3:45 p.m. EDT. The Full Harvest Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The September 26 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries. The September lunar eclipse was a total lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of October 1931
The full moon in October 1931 was on Monday, October 26, 1931 at 8:34 a.m. EST. The Full Hunter’s Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The October 26 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
Full Moon of November 1931
The full moon in November 1931 was on Wednesday, November 25, 1931 at 2:10 a.m. EST. The Full Beaver Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The November 25 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini.
Full Moon of December 1931
The full moon in December 1931 was on Thursday, December 24, 1931 at 6:23 p.m. EST. The Full Cold Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The January 1932 full moon was the second full moon of Winter in the next year. The December 24 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
Full Moon Names
Each full moon has a traditional name inspired by nature tied to cultural activities that traditionally occurred during the month. The names used today are a combination of sources, including multiple Native American Tribes, Colonial Americans, and names brought to the United States from Europe.
The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox. It occurs in September in most years, but it shifts to October about every four or five years.
Learn more about the names given to each full moon and alternate names.
How the Full Moon Impacts Nature
The Moon, in addition to its light at night, has a physical impact of the Moon on the Earth and Nature. Moons’ gravitational pull on the Earth causes the tides to rise and fall, with the most substantial effect at the peak of the full moon.
Related Calendars
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