Learn more about the full moons in 1937 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 1937 is one of the over 200 full moon calendars for 1900 to 2100 available for you to review.
Full Moon 1937 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 1937, there were 12 full moons. The first full moon of 1937 was on Tuesday, January 26, 1937. The year had a seasonal blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
The names and dates of the full moons in 1937 were:
| Weekday | Date | Time | Full Moon Name |
| Tuesday | January 26, 1937 | 12:15 p.m. | Wolf Moon |
| Thursday | February 25, 1937 | 2:43 a.m. | Snow Moon |
| Friday | March 26, 1937 | 6:12 p.m. | Worm Moon |
| Sunday | April 25, 1937 | 11:23 a.m. | Pink Moon |
| Tuesday | May 25, 1937 | 3:38 a.m. | Flower Moon |
| Wednesday | June 23, 1937 | 7:00 p.m. | Strawberry Moon |
| Friday | July 23, 1937 | 8:46 a.m. | Buck Moon |
| Saturday | August 21, 1937 | 8:47 p.m. | Sturgeon Moon |
| Monday | September 20, 1937 | 7:32 a.m. | Harvest Moon |
| Tuesday | October 19, 1937 | 4:48 p.m. | Hunter’s Moon |
| Thursday | November 18, 1937 | 3:10 a.m. | Beaver Moon |
| Friday | December 17, 1937 | 1:52 p.m. | Cold Moon |
Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 1937. None of the equinoxes or solstices fell on the same day as one of the full moons. Summer had four full moons, with a seasonal blue moon that year.
The dates of the equinoxes and solstices were:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): Saturday, March 20 at 7:45 p.m.
- Summer Solstice: Monday, June 21 at 4:12 p.m.
- Autumnal Equinox: Thursday, September 23 at 7:12 a.m.
- Winter Solstice: Wednesday, December 22 at 1:22 a.m.
Lunar Eclipses
- May 25, 1937: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- November 18, 1937: Partial Lunar Eclipse
Seasonal Blue Moon
In 1937, there was a seasonal blue moon on Saturday, August 21, because Summer had an extra full moon.
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 January 1937
The full moon in January 1937 was on Tuesday, January 26, 1937 at 12:15 p.m. EST. The Full Wolf Moon was the second full moon of Winter. It was the second full moon of Winter because the December 1936 full moon occurred after Winter Solstice. The January 26 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
Full Moon of February 1937
The full moon in February 1937 was on Thursday, February 25, 1937 at 2:43 a.m. EST. The Full Snow Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The February 25 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
Full Moon of March 1937
The full moon in March 1937 was on Friday, March 26, 1937 at 6:12 p.m. EST. The Full Worm Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The March 26 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
Full Moon of April 1937
The full moon in April 1937 was on Sunday, April 25, 1937 at 11:23 a.m. EDT. The Full Pink Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The April 25 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio.
Full Moon of May 1937
The full moon in May 1937 was on Tuesday, May 25, 1937 at 3:38 a.m. EDT. The Full Flower Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The May 25 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius. The May lunar eclipse was a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of June 1937
The full moon in June 1937 was on Wednesday, June 23, 1937 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Full Strawberry Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The June 23 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
Full Moon of July 1937
The full moon in July 1937 was on Friday, July 23, 1937 at 8:46 a.m. EDT. The Full Buck Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The July 23 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
Full Moon of August 1937
The full moon in August 1937 was on Saturday, August 21, 1937 at 8:47 p.m. EDT. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the third full moon of Summer. The August 21 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
Full Moon of September 1937
The full moon in September 1937 was on Monday, September 20, 1937 at 7:32 a.m. EDT. The Full Harvest Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September 20 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Full Moon of October 1937
The full moon in October 1937 was on Tuesday, October 19, 1937 at 4:48 p.m. EST. The Full Hunter’s Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October 19 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
Full Moon of November 1937
The full moon in November 1937 was on Thursday, November 18, 1937 at 3:10 a.m. EST. The Full Beaver Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November 18 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus. The November lunar eclipse was a partial lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of December 1937
The full moon in December 1937 was on Friday, December 17, 1937 at 1:52 p.m. EST. The Full Cold Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The January 1938 full moon was the first full moon of Winter in the next year. The December 17 Full Moon was the full moon in Gemini.
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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