July 1973 moon phase calendar
Full moon in July 1973
Sunday, July 15, 7:56 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in July 1973
Sunday, July 29, 2:59 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, July 15, 11:56 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, July 29, 6:59 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in July 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.
July 1973 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in July 1973
- First quarterSaturday, July 7, 4:26 a.m. Libra
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSunday, July 15, 7:38 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonSunday, July 15, 7:56 a.m. Capricorn
- Last quarterSunday, July 22, 11:58 p.m. Taurus
- New moonSunday, July 29, 2:59 p.m. Leo
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.
July 1973 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Cancer |
| 2Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Leo |
| 3Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Leo |
| 4Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Virgo |
| 5Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Virgo |
| 6Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Libra |
| 7Sat | First quarter4:26 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Libra |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Scorpio |
| 9Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Scorpio |
| 10Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Scorpio |
| 11Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Sagittarius |
| 12Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Sagittarius |
| 13Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Capricorn |
| 14Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Capricorn |
| 15Sun | Full moon7:56 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Capricorn |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 17Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aquarius |
| 18Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 19Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Pisces |
| 20Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Pisces |
| 21Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aries |
| 22Sun | Last quarter11:58 p.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Aries |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Taurus |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Taurus |
| 25Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Gemini |
| 26Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Gemini |
| 27Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Cancer |
| 28Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Cancer |
| 29Sun | New moon2:59 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 31Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | 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 July 1973?
The full moon in July 1973 is on Sunday, July 15 at 7:56 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Capricorn. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, July 15 at 7:38 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in July 1973?
The new moon in July 1973 is on Sunday, July 29 at 2:59 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.
When are the quarter moons in July 1973?
Quarter moons in July 1973: first quarter on Saturday, July 7 at 4:26 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, July 22 at 11:58 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 July 1973?
In July 1973 the Moon is waxing on these days: July 1–14 and July 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 July 1973?
In July 1973 the Moon is waning on these days: July 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 July 1973?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Sunday, July 15 at 7:38 a.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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