August 1946 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1946
Monday, August 12, 6:26 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1946
Monday, August 26, 5:07 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Monday, August 12, 10:26 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, August 26, 9:07 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1946: 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 1946 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1946
- First quarterSunday, August 4, 4:56 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonMonday, August 12, 6:26 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterMonday, August 19, 9:17 p.m. Taurus
- New moonMonday, August 26, 5:07 p.m. Virgo
August 1946 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 2Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Libra |
| 3Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Libra |
| 4Sun | First quarter4:56 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Scorpio |
| 5Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Scorpio |
| 6Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Sagittarius |
| 7Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Sagittarius |
| 8Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Sagittarius |
| 9Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
| 10Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 11Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 12Mon | Full moon6:26 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 13Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 14Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 15Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 16Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aries |
| 17Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aries |
| 18Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Taurus |
| 19Mon | Last quarter9:17 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 20Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Gemini |
| 21Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Gemini |
| 22Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Cancer |
| 23Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 24Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Leo |
| 25Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 26Mon | New moon5:07 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 27Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 28Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 29Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Libra |
| 30Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Libra |
| 31Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Scorpio |
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 1946?
The full moon in August 1946 is on Monday, August 12 at 6:26 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1946?
The new moon in August 1946 is on Monday, August 26 at 5:07 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo. 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 1946?
Quarter moons in August 1946: first quarter on Sunday, August 4 at 4:56 p.m. and last quarter on Monday, August 19 at 9:17 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 1946?
In August 1946 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–11 and August 27–31. 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 1946?
In August 1946 the Moon is waning on these days: August 13–25. 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 1946?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1946. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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