August 1968 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1968
Thursday, August 8, 7:32 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1968
Friday, August 23, 7:57 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Thursday, August 8, 11:32 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, August 23, 11:57 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1968: 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 1968 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1968
- First quarterThursday, August 1, 2:34 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonThursday, August 8, 7:32 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterThursday, August 15, 10:13 p.m. Taurus
- New moonFriday, August 23, 7:57 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterFriday, August 30, 7:35 p.m. Sagittarius
August 1968 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | First quarter2:34 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Scorpio |
| 2Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Scorpio |
| 3Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Sagittarius |
| 4Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Sagittarius |
| 5Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 6Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 7Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 8Thu | Full moon7:32 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 10Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 11Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 12Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aries |
| 13Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aries |
| 14Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Taurus |
| 15Thu | Last quarter10:13 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Taurus |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Gemini |
| 17Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Gemini |
| 18Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 19Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 20Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 21Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Leo |
| 22Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 23Fri | New moon7:57 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 24Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 25Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 26Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Libra |
| 27Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Libra |
| 28Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Scorpio |
| 29Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Scorpio |
| 30Fri | First quarter7:35 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Sagittarius |
| 31Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Sagittarius |
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 1968?
The full moon in August 1968 is on Thursday, August 8 at 7:32 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1968?
The new moon in August 1968 is on Friday, August 23 at 7:57 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 1968?
Quarter moons in August 1968: first quarter on Thursday, August 1 at 2:34 p.m., last quarter on Thursday, August 15 at 10:13 p.m. and first quarter on Friday, August 30 at 7:35 p.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 1968?
In August 1968 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–7 and August 24–31. 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 1968?
In August 1968 the Moon is waning on these days: August 9–22. 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 1968?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1968. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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