August 1940 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1940
Saturday, August 17, 7:03 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1940
Saturday, August 3, 4:09 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Saturday, August 17, 11:03 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, August 3, 8:09 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1940: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
August 1940 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1940
- New moonSaturday, August 3, 4:09 p.m. Leo
- First quarterSaturday, August 10, 8:00 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonSaturday, August 17, 7:03 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterSunday, August 25, 11:33 p.m. Gemini
August 1940 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Cancer |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Cancer |
| 3Sat | New moon4:09 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 4Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 5Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 6Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 7Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 8Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Libra |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Scorpio |
| 10Sat | First quarter8:00 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Scorpio |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Sagittarius |
| 12Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Sagittarius |
| 13Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 14Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 15Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 16Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 17Sat | Full moon7:03 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 19Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 20Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 21Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Aries |
| 22Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aries |
| 23Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Taurus |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Taurus |
| 25Sun | Last quarter11:33 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 26Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Gemini |
| 27Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Gemini |
| 28Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Cancer |
| 29Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 30Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Leo |
| 31Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in August 1940?
The full moon in August 1940 is on Saturday, August 17 at 7:03 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1940?
The new moon in August 1940 is on Saturday, August 3 at 4:09 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in August 1940?
Quarter moons in August 1940: first quarter on Saturday, August 10 at 8:00 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, August 25 at 11:33 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in August 1940?
In August 1940 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 4–16. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in August 1940?
In August 1940 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–2 and August 18–31. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in August 1940?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1940. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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