Learn more about the full moons in 1938 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 1938 is one of the over 200 full moon calendars for 1900 to 2100 available for you to review.
Full Moon 1938 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 1938, there were 12 full moons. The first full moon of 1938 was on Sunday, January 16, 1938. The year had two lunar eclipses.
The names and dates of the full moons in 1938 were:
| Weekday | Date | Time | Full Moon Name |
| Sunday | January 16, 1938 | 12:53 a.m. | Wolf Moon |
| Monday | February 14, 1938 | 12:14 p.m. | Snow Moon |
| Wednesday | March 16, 1938 | 12:15 a.m. | Worm Moon |
| Thursday | April 14, 1938 | 1:21 p.m. | Pink Moon |
| Saturday | May 14, 1938 | 4:39 a.m. | Flower Moon |
| Sunday | June 12, 1938 | 7:47 p.m. | Strawberry Moon |
| Tuesday | July 12, 1938 | 11:05 a.m. | Buck Moon |
| Thursday | August 11, 1938 | 1:57 a.m. | Sturgeon Moon |
| Friday | September 9, 1938 | 4:08 p.m. | Harvest Moon |
| Sunday | October 9, 1938 | 4:37 a.m. | Hunter’s Moon |
| Monday | November 7, 1938 | 5:23 p.m. | Beaver Moon |
| Wednesday | December 7, 1938 | 5:22 a.m. | Cold Moon |
Equinoxes and Solstices
Below are the dates for the equinoxes and solstices in 1938. 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 21 at 1:44 a.m.
- Summer Solstice: Tuesday, June 21 at 10:04 p.m.
- Autumnal Equinox: Friday, September 23 at 1:01 p.m.
- Winter Solstice: Thursday, December 22 at 7:14 a.m.
Lunar Eclipses
- May 14, 1938: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
- November 7, 1938: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
Blue Moon
In 1938, there was no blue moon because none of the months or seasons 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 1938
The full moon in January 1938 was on Sunday, January 16, 1938 at 12:53 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 1937 full moon occurred before Winter Solstice. The January 16 Full Moon was the full moon in Cancer.
Full Moon of February 1938
The full moon in February 1938 was on Monday, February 14, 1938 at 12:14 p.m. EST. The Full Snow Moon was the second full moon of Winter. The February 14 Full Moon was the full moon in Leo.
Full Moon of March 1938
The full moon in March 1938 was on Wednesday, March 16, 1938 at 12:15 a.m. EST. The Full Worm Moon was the last full moon of Winter. The March 16 Full Moon was the full moon in Virgo.
Full Moon of April 1938
The full moon in April 1938 was on Thursday, April 14, 1938 at 1:21 p.m. EST. The Full Pink Moon was the first full moon of Spring. The April 14 Full Moon was the full moon in Libra.
Full Moon of May 1938
The full moon in May 1938 was on Saturday, May 14, 1938 at 4:39 a.m. EDT. The Full Flower Moon was the second full moon of Spring. The May 14 Full Moon was the full moon in Scorpio. The May lunar eclipse was a total lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of June 1938
The full moon in June 1938 was on Sunday, June 12, 1938 at 7:47 p.m. EDT. The Full Strawberry Moon was the last full moon of Spring. The June 12 Full Moon was the full moon in Sagittarius.
Full Moon of July 1938
The full moon in July 1938 was on Tuesday, July 12, 1938 at 11:05 a.m. EDT. The Full Buck Moon was the first full moon of Summer. The July 12 Full Moon was the full moon in Capricorn.
Full Moon of August 1938
The full moon in August 1938 was on Thursday, August 11, 1938 at 1:57 a.m. EDT. The Full Sturgeon Moon was the second full moon of Summer. The August 11 Full Moon was the full moon in Aquarius.
Full Moon of September 1938
The full moon in September 1938 was on Friday, September 9, 1938 at 4:08 p.m. EDT. The Full Harvest Moon was the last full moon of Summer. The September 9 Full Moon was the full moon in Pisces.
Full Moon of October 1938
The full moon in October 1938 was on Sunday, October 9, 1938 at 4:37 a.m. EST. The Full Hunter’s Moon was the first full moon of Autumn. The October 9 Full Moon was the full moon in Aries.
Full Moon of November 1938
The full moon in November 1938 was on Monday, November 7, 1938 at 5:23 p.m. EST. The Full Beaver Moon was the second full moon of Autumn. The November 7 Full Moon was the full moon in Taurus. The November lunar eclipse was a total lunar eclipse.
Full Moon of December 1938
The full moon in December 1938 was on Wednesday, December 7, 1938 at 5:22 a.m. EST. The Full Cold Moon was the last full moon of Autumn. The January 1939 full moon was the first full moon of Winter in the next year. The December 7 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
And if you’re interested in more calendars from this decade, check these out
1930 Full Moon Calendar
1931 Full Moon Calendar
1932 Full Moon Calendar
1933 Full Moon Calendar
1934 Full Moon Calendar
1935 Full Moon Calendar
1936 Full Moon Calendar
1937 Full Moon Calendar
1939 Full Moon Calendar