Learn more about the full moons in 1933 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.
The calendar for 1933 is one of the over 200 full moon calendars for 1900 to 2100 available for you to review.
Full Moon 1933 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 1933, there were 13 full moons. The first full moon of 1933 was on Wednesday, January 11, 1933. The year had a blue moon and four lunar eclipses.
The names and dates of the full moons in 1933 were:
| Weekday | Date | Time | Full Moon Name |
| Wednesday | January 11, 1933 | 3:36 p.m. | Wolf Moon |
| Friday | February 10, 1933 | 8:00 a.m. | Snow Moon |
| Saturday | March 11, 1933 | 9:46 p.m. | Worm Moon |
| Monday | April 10, 1933 | 8:37 a.m. | Pink Moon |
| Tuesday | May 9, 1933 | 6:04 p.m. | Flower Moon |
| Thursday | June 8, 1933 | 1:05 a.m. | Strawberry Moon |
| Friday | July 7, 1933 | 7:50 a.m. | Buck Moon |
| Saturday | August 5, 1933 | 3:31 p.m. | Sturgeon Moon |
| Monday | September 4, 1933 | 1:04 a.m. | Corn Moon |
| Tuesday | October 3, 1933 | 12:08 p.m. | Harvest Moon |
| Thursday | November 2, 1933 | 2:59 a.m. | Beaver Moon |
| Friday | December 1, 1933 | 8:31 p.m. | Cold Moon |
| Sunday | December 31, 1933 | 3:54 p.m. | Blue Moon |
Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 1933. 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): Monday, March 20 at 8:43 p.m.
- Summer Solstice: Wednesday, June 21 at 5:11 p.m.
- Autumnal Equinox: Saturday, September 23 at 8:00 a.m.
- Winter Solstice: Friday, December 22 at 1:57 a.m.
Lunar Eclipses
- February 10, 1933: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- March 11, 1933: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- August 5, 1933: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- September 4, 1933: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Full Moon of January 1933
The full moon in January 1933 was on Wednesday, January 11, 1933 at 3:36 p.m. EST. The Full Wolf Moon was the first full moon of Winter. It was the first full moon of Winter because the December 1932 full moon occurred before Winter Solstice. The January 11 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
Full Moon of February 1933
The full moon in February 1933 was on Friday, February 10, 1933 at 8:00 a.m. EST. The Full Snow Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February 10 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo. The February lunar eclipse was a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of March 1933
The full moon in March 1933 was on Saturday, March 11, 1933 at 9:46 p.m. EST. The Full Worm Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March 11 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo. The March lunar eclipse was a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of April 1933
The full moon in April 1933 was on Monday, April 10, 1933 at 8:37 a.m. EST. The Full Pink Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April 10 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
Full Moon of May 1933
The full moon in May 1933 was on Tuesday, May 9, 1933 at 6:04 p.m. EDT. The Full Flower Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May 9 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Full Moon of June 1933
The full moon in June 1933 was on Thursday, June 8, 1933 at 1:05 a.m. EDT. The Full Strawberry Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June 8 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
Full Moon of July 1933
The full moon in July 1933 was on Friday, July 7, 1933 at 7:50 a.m. EDT. The Full Buck Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July 7 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
Full Moon of August 1933
The full moon in August 1933 was on Saturday, August 5, 1933 at 3:31 p.m. EDT. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August 5 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius. The August lunar eclipse was a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of September 1933
The full moon in September 1933 was on Monday, September 4, 1933 at 1:04 a.m. EDT. The Full Corn Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September 4 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces. The September lunar eclipse was a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of October 1933
The full moon in October 1933 was on Tuesday, October 3, 1933 at 12:08 p.m. EST. The Full Harvest Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October 3 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
Full Moon of November 1933
The full moon in November 1933 was on Thursday, November 2, 1933 at 2:59 a.m. EST. The Full Beaver Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November 2 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
Full Moon of December 1933
The full moon in December 1933 was on Friday, December 1, 1933 at 8:31 p.m. EST. The Full Cold Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The December 1 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini.
Blue Moon of December 1933
The blue moon in December 1933 was on Sunday, December 31, 1933 at 3:54 p.m. EST. The Full Blue Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The January 1934 full moon was the second full moon of Winter in the next year. The December 31 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
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.
December Blue Moons are more common compared to other months because there’s extra wiggle room for two moons to fit into a 31-day month. It’s still possible for the depending on your timezone, a December Blue Moon for one area may shift months for another.
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.
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