Learn more about the full moons in 1936 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 1936 is one of the over 200 full moon calendars for 1900 to 2100 available for you to review.
Full Moon 1936 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 1936, there were 13 full moons. The first full moon of 1936 was on Wednesday, January 8, 1936. The year had a blue moon and three lunar eclipses.
The names and dates of the full moons in 1936 were:
| Weekday | Date | Time | Full Moon Name |
| Wednesday | January 8, 1936 | 1:15 p.m. | Wolf Moon |
| Friday | February 7, 1936 | 6:19 a.m. | Snow Moon |
| Sunday | March 8, 1936 | 12:13 a.m. | Worm Moon |
| Monday | April 6, 1936 | 5:46 p.m. | Pink Moon |
| Wednesday | May 6, 1936 | 11:01 a.m. | Flower Moon |
| Friday | June 5, 1936 | 1:22 a.m. | Strawberry Moon |
| Saturday | July 4, 1936 | 1:34 p.m. | Buck Moon |
| Sunday | August 2, 1936 | 11:47 p.m. | Sturgeon Moon |
| Tuesday | September 1, 1936 | 8:37 a.m. | Corn Moon |
| Wednesday | September 30, 1936 | 4:01 p.m. | Blue Harvest Moon |
| Friday | October 30, 1936 | 12:58 a.m. | Hunter’s Moon |
| Saturday | November 28, 1936 | 11:12 a.m. | Beaver Moon |
| Sunday | December 27, 1936 | 11:00 p.m. | Cold Moon |
Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 1936. 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): Friday, March 20 at 1:56 p.m.
- Summer Solstice: Sunday, June 21 at 10:20 a.m.
- Autumnal Equinox: Wednesday, September 23 at 1:25 a.m.
- Winter Solstice: Monday, December 21 at 7:25 p.m.
Lunar Eclipses
- January 8, 1936: Total Lunar Eclipse
- July 4, 1936: Partial Lunar Eclipse
- December 27, 1936: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Full Moon of January 1936
The full moon in January 1936 was on Wednesday, January 8, 1936 at 1:15 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 1935 full moon occurred before Winter Solstice. The January 8 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer. The January lunar eclipse was a total lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of February 1936
The full moon in February 1936 was on Friday, February 7, 1936 at 6:19 a.m. EST. The Full Snow Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February 7 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
Full Moon of March 1936
The full moon in March 1936 was on Sunday, March 8, 1936 at 12:13 a.m. EST. The Full Worm Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March 8 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
Full Moon of April 1936
The full moon in April 1936 was on Monday, April 6, 1936 at 5:46 p.m. EST. The Full Pink Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
Full Moon of May 1936
The full moon in May 1936 was on Wednesday, May 6, 1936 at 11:01 a.m. EDT. The Full Flower Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May 6 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Full Moon of June 1936
The full moon in June 1936 was on Friday, June 5, 1936 at 1:22 a.m. EDT. The Full Strawberry Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June 5 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
Full Moon of July 1936
The full moon in July 1936 was on Saturday, July 4, 1936 at 1:34 p.m. EDT. The Full Buck Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July 4 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn. The July lunar eclipse was a partial lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of August 1936
The full moon in August 1936 was on Sunday, August 2, 1936 at 11:47 p.m. EDT. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August 2 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
Full Moon of September 1936
The full moon in September 1936 was on Tuesday, September 1, 1936 at 8:37 a.m. EDT. The Full Corn Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September 1 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Blue Moon of September 1936
The blue moon in September 1936 was on Wednesday, September 30, 1936 at 4:01 p.m. EST. The Blue Harvest Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The September 30 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
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 October 1936
The full moon in October 1936 was on Friday, October 30, 1936 at 12:58 a.m. EST. The Full Hunter’s Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The October 30 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus.
Full Moon of November 1936
The full moon in November 1936 was on Saturday, November 28, 1936 at 11:12 a.m. EST. The Full Beaver Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The November 28 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini.
Full Moon of December 1936
The full moon in December 1936 was on Sunday, December 27, 1936 at 11:00 p.m. EST. The Full Cold Moon was the first full moon of Winter. The January 1937 full moon was the second full moon of Winter in the next year. The December 27 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer. The December lunar eclipse was a penumbral lunar eclipse.
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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