August 1947 moon phase calendar
Full moons in August 1947
Friday, August 1, 9:50 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Sunday, August 31, 12:34 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in August 1947
Saturday, August 16, 7:12 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Saturday, August 2, 1:50 a.m. UTC. Full moon: Sunday, August 31, 4:34 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, August 16, 11:12 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1947: 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 1947 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1947
- Full moonFriday, August 1, 9:50 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterSaturday, August 9, 4:22 p.m. Taurus
- New moonSaturday, August 16, 7:12 a.m. Leo
- First quarterSaturday, August 23, 8:40 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonSunday, August 31, 12:34 p.m. Pisces
August 1947 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Full moon9:50 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aries |
| 7Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aries |
| 8Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Taurus |
| 9Sat | Last quarter4:22 p.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Taurus |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Taurus |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Gemini |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Gemini |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 15Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 16Sat | New moon7:12 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Libra |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Scorpio |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Scorpio |
| 23Sat | First quarter8:40 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Sagittarius |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Sagittarius |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Sagittarius |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Capricorn |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Aquarius |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aquarius |
| 30Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 31Sun | Full moon12:34 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
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 1947?
There are two full moons in August 1947: on Friday, August 1 at 9:50 p.m. and on Sunday, August 31 at 12:34 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in August 1947?
The new moon in August 1947 is on Saturday, August 16 at 7:12 a.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 1947?
Quarter moons in August 1947: last quarter on Saturday, August 9 at 4:22 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, August 23 at 8:40 a.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 1947?
In August 1947 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 17–30. 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 1947?
In August 1947 the Moon is waning on these days: August 2–15. 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 1947?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1947. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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