August 1948 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1948
Thursday, August 19, 1:32 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1948
Thursday, August 5, 12:13 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Thursday, August 19, 5:32 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, August 5, 4:13 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Thursday, August 5 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, August 4.
Every moon phase in August 1948: 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 1948 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1948
- New moonThursday, August 5, 12:13 a.m. Leo
- First quarterWednesday, August 11, 3:40 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonThursday, August 19, 1:32 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterFriday, August 27, 2:46 p.m. Gemini
August 1948 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Gemini |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Cancer |
| 4Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 5Thu | New moon12:13 a.m.Illumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 6Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 7Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 8Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Libra |
| 9Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Libra |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Scorpio |
| 11Wed | First quarter3:40 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Scorpio |
| 12Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Sagittarius |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Sagittarius |
| 15Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
| 17Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aquarius |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 19Thu | Full moon1:32 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 21Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 22Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Aries |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Aries |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aries |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Taurus |
| 26Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Taurus |
| 27Fri | Last quarter2:46 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Gemini |
| 28Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Gemini |
| 29Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Gemini |
| 30Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 31Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
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 1948?
The full moon in August 1948 is on Thursday, August 19 at 1:32 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1948?
The new moon in August 1948 is on Thursday, August 5 at 12:13 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 1948?
Quarter moons in August 1948: first quarter on Wednesday, August 11 at 3:40 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, August 27 at 2:46 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 1948?
In August 1948 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 6–18. 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 1948?
In August 1948 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–4 and August 20–31. 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 1948?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1948. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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