August 1974 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1974
Friday, August 2, 11:57 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1974
Saturday, August 17, 3:02 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, August 3, 3:57 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, August 17, 7:02 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1974: 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 1974 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1974
- Full moonFriday, August 2, 11:57 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterSaturday, August 10, 10:46 p.m. Taurus
- New moonSaturday, August 17, 3:02 p.m. Leo
- First quarterSaturday, August 24, 11:39 a.m. Sagittarius
August 1974 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Capricorn |
| 2Fri | Full moon11:57 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 3Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 4Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 5Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 7Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Aries |
| 8Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aries |
| 9Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aries |
| 10Sat | Last quarter10:46 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 11Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Taurus |
| 12Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Gemini |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Gemini |
| 14Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Cancer |
| 16Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 17Sat | New moon3:02 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 18Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Libra |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 22Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Scorpio |
| 23Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Scorpio |
| 24Sat | First quarter11:39 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Sagittarius |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Sagittarius |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Capricorn |
| 28Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 29Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Aquarius |
| 30Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aquarius |
| 31Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
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 1974?
The full moon in August 1974 is on Friday, August 2 at 11:57 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1974?
The new moon in August 1974 is on Saturday, August 17 at 3:02 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 August 1974?
Quarter moons in August 1974: last quarter on Saturday, August 10 at 10:46 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, August 24 at 11:39 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 1974?
In August 1974 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1 and August 18–31. 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 1974?
In August 1974 the Moon is waning on these days: August 3–16. 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 1974?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1974. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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