August 1971 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1971
Friday, August 6, 3:42 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in August 1971
Friday, August 20, 6:54 p.m.
Moon in Leo
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, August 6, 7:42 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, August 20, 10:54 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1971: 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 1971 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1971
- Full moonFriday, August 6, 3:42 p.m. Aquarius
- Total lunar eclipseFriday, August 6, 3:43 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterFriday, August 13, 6:55 a.m. Taurus
- Partial solar eclipseFriday, August 20, 6:38 p.m. Leo
- New moonFriday, August 20, 6:54 p.m. Leo
- First quarterSaturday, August 28, 10:56 p.m. Sagittarius
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 partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
August 1971 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Sagittarius |
| 2Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Sagittarius |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Sagittarius |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Capricorn |
| 6Fri | Full moon3:42 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Aquarius |
| 7Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 8Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 9Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aries |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aries |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Taurus |
| 13Fri | Last quarter6:55 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Taurus |
| 14Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Gemini |
| 15Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 16Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 17Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 20Fri | New moon6:54 p.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Leo |
| 21Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 22Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 23Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 24Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Libra |
| 25Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Scorpio |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Scorpio |
| 28Sat | First quarter10:56 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Scorpio |
| 29Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Sagittarius |
| 30Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Sagittarius |
| 31Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Capricorn |
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 1971?
The full moon in August 1971 is on Friday, August 6 at 3:42 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, August 6 at 3:43 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 1971?
The new moon in August 1971 is on Friday, August 20 at 6:54 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. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Friday, August 20 at 6:38 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in August 1971?
Quarter moons in August 1971: last quarter on Friday, August 13 at 6:55 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, August 28 at 10:56 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 1971?
In August 1971 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–5 and August 21–31. 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 1971?
In August 1971 the Moon is waning on these days: August 7–19. 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 1971?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Friday, August 6 at 3:43 p.m. and partial solar eclipse on Friday, August 20 at 6:38 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 partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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