August 1956 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1956
Tuesday, August 21, 8:38 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1956
Monday, August 6, 7:25 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Tuesday, August 21, 12:38 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, August 6, 11:25 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1956: 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 1956 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1956
- New moonMonday, August 6, 7:25 a.m. Leo
- First quarterMonday, August 13, 4:45 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonTuesday, August 21, 8:38 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterWednesday, August 29, 12:13 a.m. Gemini
August 1956 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Gemini |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Gemini |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 6Mon | New moon7:25 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Libra |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Libra |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Scorpio |
| 13Mon | First quarter4:45 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Scorpio |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Sagittarius |
| 15Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Sagittarius |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Capricorn |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 21Tue | Full moon8:38 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 22Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Aries |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Aries |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Taurus |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Taurus |
| 28Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Taurus |
| 29Wed | Last quarter12:13 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Gemini |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Gemini |
| 31Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | 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 1956?
The full moon in August 1956 is on Tuesday, August 21 at 8:38 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1956?
The new moon in August 1956 is on Monday, August 6 at 7:25 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 1956?
Quarter moons in August 1956: first quarter on Monday, August 13 at 4:45 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, August 29 at 12:13 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 1956?
In August 1956 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 7–20. 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 1956?
In August 1956 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–5 and August 22–31. 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 1956?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1956. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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