August 1955 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1955
Wednesday, August 3, 3:30 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1955
Wednesday, August 17, 3:58 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Wednesday, August 3, 7:30 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, August 17, 7:58 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1955: 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 1955 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1955
- Full moonWednesday, August 3, 3:30 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterWednesday, August 10, 10:33 p.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 17, 3:58 p.m. Leo
- First quarterThursday, August 25, 4:52 a.m. Sagittarius
August 1955 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Capricorn |
| 2Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Capricorn |
| 3Wed | Full moon3:30 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 7Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aries |
| 8Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aries |
| 9Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aries |
| 10Wed | Last quarter10:33 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Taurus |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Gemini |
| 13Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Gemini |
| 14Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 15Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Cancer |
| 16Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 17Wed | New moon3:58 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 20Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Libra |
| 21Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Libra |
| 22Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Libra |
| 23Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Scorpio |
| 24Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Scorpio |
| 25Thu | First quarter4:52 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Sagittarius |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Sagittarius |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Sagittarius |
| 28Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Capricorn |
| 29Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 30Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aquarius |
| 31Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
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 1955?
The full moon in August 1955 is on Wednesday, August 3 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1955?
The new moon in August 1955 is on Wednesday, August 17 at 3:58 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 1955?
Quarter moons in August 1955: last quarter on Wednesday, August 10 at 10:33 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, August 25 at 4:52 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 1955?
In August 1955 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–2 and August 18–31. 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 1955?
In August 1955 the Moon is waning on these days: August 4–16. 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 1955?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1955. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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