August 1951 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1951
Thursday, August 16, 10:59 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in August 1951
Thursday, August 2, 6:39 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Friday, August 17, 2:59 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, August 2, 10:39 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1951: 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 1951 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1951
- New moonThursday, August 2, 6:39 p.m. Leo
- First quarterFriday, August 10, 8:23 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonThursday, August 16, 10:59 p.m. Aquarius
- Penumbral lunar eclipseThursday, August 16, 11:14 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterFriday, August 24, 6:20 a.m. Gemini
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
August 1951 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Cancer |
| 2Thu | New moon6:39 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Virgo |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Libra |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Libra |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Scorpio |
| 10Fri | First quarter8:23 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Scorpio |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Sagittarius |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Sagittarius |
| 13Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Capricorn |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 16Thu | Full moon10:59 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Aquarius |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aries |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aries |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 24Fri | Last quarter6:20 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Gemini |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Gemini |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Gemini |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 29Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Leo |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Leo |
| 31Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | 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 1951?
The full moon in August 1951 is on Thursday, August 16 at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Thursday, August 16 at 11:14 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 1951?
The new moon in August 1951 is on Thursday, August 2 at 6:39 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 1951?
Quarter moons in August 1951: first quarter on Friday, August 10 at 8:23 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, August 24 at 6:20 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 1951?
In August 1951 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 3–15. 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 1951?
In August 1951 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1 and August 17–31. 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 1951?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Thursday, August 16 at 11:14 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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