August 1973 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1973
Monday, August 13, 10:17 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1973
Monday, August 27, 11:25 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, August 14, 2:17 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, August 28, 3:25 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1973: 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 1973 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1973
- First quarterSunday, August 5, 6:27 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonMonday, August 13, 10:17 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterTuesday, August 21, 6:22 a.m. Taurus
- New moonMonday, August 27, 11:25 p.m. Virgo
August 1973 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 2Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 3Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 4Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Libra |
| 5Sun | First quarter6:27 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Scorpio |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Scorpio |
| 7Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Sagittarius |
| 8Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Sagittarius |
| 9Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Sagittarius |
| 10Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 11Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 12Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 13Mon | Full moon10:17 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 14Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 15Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 16Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 17Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Aries |
| 18Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aries |
| 19Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Taurus |
| 20Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Taurus |
| 21Tue | Last quarter6:22 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Gemini |
| 22Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Gemini |
| 23Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Gemini |
| 24Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 25Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 26Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 27Mon | New moon11:25 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 30Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Libra |
| 31Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Libra |
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 1973?
The full moon in August 1973 is on Monday, August 13 at 10:17 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1973?
The new moon in August 1973 is on Monday, August 27 at 11:25 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 1973?
Quarter moons in August 1973: first quarter on Sunday, August 5 at 6:27 p.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, August 21 at 6:22 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 1973?
In August 1973 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–12 and August 28–31. 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 1973?
In August 1973 the Moon is waning on these days: August 14–26. 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 1973?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1973. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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