August 1972 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1972
Thursday, August 24, 2:22 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
New moon in August 1972
Wednesday, August 9, 1:26 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, August 24, 6:22 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, August 9, 5:26 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Wednesday, August 9 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, August 8.
Every moon phase in August 1972: 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 1972 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1972
- Last quarterWednesday, August 2, 4:02 a.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 9, 1:26 a.m. Leo
- First quarterWednesday, August 16, 9:09 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonThursday, August 24, 2:22 p.m. Pisces
- Last quarterThursday, August 31, 8:48 a.m. Gemini
August 1972 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 2Wed | Last quarter4:02 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Taurus |
| 3Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Taurus |
| 4Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 5Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Gemini |
| 6Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 7Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Cancer |
| 8Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 9Wed | New moon1:26 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 11Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 12Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Libra |
| 13Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 14Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 15Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Scorpio |
| 16Wed | First quarter9:09 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Scorpio |
| 17Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Sagittarius |
| 18Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Sagittarius |
| 19Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Sagittarius |
| 20Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 21Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 22Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aquarius |
| 23Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 24Thu | Full moon2:22 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 25Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 26Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 27Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Aries |
| 28Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aries |
| 29Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Taurus |
| 30Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Taurus |
| 31Thu | Last quarter8:48 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Gemini |
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 1972?
The full moon in August 1972 is on Thursday, August 24 at 2:22 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces.
When is the new moon in August 1972?
The new moon in August 1972 is on Wednesday, August 9 at 1:26 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 1972?
Quarter moons in August 1972: last quarter on Wednesday, August 2 at 4:02 a.m., first quarter on Wednesday, August 16 at 9:09 p.m. and last quarter on Thursday, August 31 at 8:48 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 1972?
In August 1972 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 10–23. 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 1972?
In August 1972 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–8 and August 25–31. 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 1972?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1972. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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