August 1959 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1959
Tuesday, August 18, 8:51 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1959
Tuesday, August 4, 10:34 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Tuesday, August 18, 12:51 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, August 4, 2:34 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1959: 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 1959 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1959
- New moonTuesday, August 4, 10:34 a.m. Leo
- First quarterTuesday, August 11, 1:10 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonTuesday, August 18, 8:51 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterWednesday, August 26, 4:03 a.m. Gemini
August 1959 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 2Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Cancer |
| 3Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Cancer |
| 4Tue | New moon10:34 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 5Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 6Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 7Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 8Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Libra |
| 9Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 10Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Scorpio |
| 11Tue | First quarter1:10 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Scorpio |
| 12Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Sagittarius |
| 13Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Sagittarius |
| 14Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 15Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
| 16Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 17Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 18Tue | Full moon8:51 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 19Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 20Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 21Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Aries |
| 22Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Aries |
| 23Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Taurus |
| 24Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Taurus |
| 25Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Taurus |
| 26Wed | Last quarter4:03 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Gemini |
| 27Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Gemini |
| 28Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Cancer |
| 29Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 30Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 31Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | 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 1959?
The full moon in August 1959 is on Tuesday, August 18 at 8:51 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1959?
The new moon in August 1959 is on Tuesday, August 4 at 10:34 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 1959?
Quarter moons in August 1959: first quarter on Tuesday, August 11 at 1:10 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, August 26 at 4:03 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 1959?
In August 1959 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 5–17. 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 1959?
In August 1959 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–3 and August 19–31. 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 1959?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1959. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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