August 1949 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1949
Monday, August 8, 3:33 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1949
Tuesday, August 23, 11:59 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Monday, August 8, 7:33 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, August 24, 3:59 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1949: 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 1949 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1949
- First quarterMonday, August 1, 8:58 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonMonday, August 8, 3:33 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterTuesday, August 16, 6:59 p.m. Taurus
- New moonTuesday, August 23, 11:59 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterTuesday, August 30, 3:17 p.m. Sagittarius
August 1949 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | First quarter8:58 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Scorpio |
| 2Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Scorpio |
| 3Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Sagittarius |
| 4Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Sagittarius |
| 5Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 8Mon | Full moon3:33 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 9Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 10Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 11Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 12Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aries |
| 13Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aries |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Aries |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Taurus |
| 16Tue | Last quarter6:59 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Taurus |
| 17Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Gemini |
| 18Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Gemini |
| 19Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 20Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 21Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 23Tue | New moon11:59 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 24Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 25Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 26Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Libra |
| 27Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Libra |
| 28Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Scorpio |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Scorpio |
| 30Tue | First quarter3:17 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Sagittarius |
| 31Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Sagittarius |
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 1949?
The full moon in August 1949 is on Monday, August 8 at 3:33 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1949?
The new moon in August 1949 is on Tuesday, August 23 at 11:59 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 1949?
Quarter moons in August 1949: first quarter on Monday, August 1 at 8:58 a.m., last quarter on Tuesday, August 16 at 6:59 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, August 30 at 3:17 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 1949?
In August 1949 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–7 and August 24–31. 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 1949?
In August 1949 the Moon is waning on these days: August 9–22. 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 1949?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1949. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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