August 1962 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1962
Wednesday, August 15, 4:09 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in August 1962
Wednesday, August 29, 11:09 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Wednesday, August 15, 8:09 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, August 30, 3:09 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1962: 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 1962 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1962
- First quarterWednesday, August 8, 11:55 a.m. Scorpio
- Penumbral lunar eclipseWednesday, August 15, 3:56 p.m. Aquarius
- Full moonWednesday, August 15, 4:09 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterWednesday, August 22, 6:26 a.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 29, 11:09 p.m. Virgo
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 1962 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Virgo |
| 5Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Libra |
| 6Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Libra |
| 7Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Scorpio |
| 8Wed | First quarter11:55 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Scorpio |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Scorpio |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Sagittarius |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Sagittarius |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 13Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 14Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 15Wed | Full moon4:09 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Aquarius |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Aries |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aries |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Taurus |
| 21Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Taurus |
| 22Wed | Last quarter6:26 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Gemini |
| 23Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Gemini |
| 24Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 27Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Leo |
| 28Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 29Wed | New moon11:09 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 30Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
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 1962?
The full moon in August 1962 is on Wednesday, August 15 at 4:09 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, August 15 at 3:56 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 1962?
The new moon in August 1962 is on Wednesday, August 29 at 11:09 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 1962?
Quarter moons in August 1962: first quarter on Wednesday, August 8 at 11:55 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, August 22 at 6:26 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 1962?
In August 1962 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–14 and August 30–31. 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 1962?
In August 1962 the Moon is waning on these days: August 16–28. 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 1962?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Wednesday, August 15 at 3:56 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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