August 1976 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1976
Monday, August 9, 7:44 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1976
Wednesday, August 25, 7:01 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, August 9, 11:44 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, August 25, 11:01 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1976: 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 1976 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1976
- First quarterMonday, August 2, 6:07 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonMonday, August 9, 7:44 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterTuesday, August 17, 8:13 p.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 25, 7:01 a.m. Virgo
- First quarterTuesday, August 31, 11:35 p.m. Sagittarius
August 1976 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Libra |
| 2Mon | First quarter6:07 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Scorpio |
| 3Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Scorpio |
| 4Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 5Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Sagittarius |
| 6Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 7Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 8Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 9Mon | Full moon7:44 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 10Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 11Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 12Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 13Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Aries |
| 14Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aries |
| 15Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aries |
| 16Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Taurus |
| 17Tue | Last quarter8:13 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Taurus |
| 18Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Gemini |
| 19Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Gemini |
| 20Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Gemini |
| 21Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 22Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 23Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Leo |
| 24Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 25Wed | New moon7:01 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 26Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 27Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Libra |
| 28Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 29Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Scorpio |
| 30Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Scorpio |
| 31Tue | First quarter11:35 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Sagittarius |
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 1976?
The full moon in August 1976 is on Monday, August 9 at 7:44 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1976?
The new moon in August 1976 is on Wednesday, August 25 at 7:01 a.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 1976?
Quarter moons in August 1976: first quarter on Monday, August 2 at 6:07 p.m., last quarter on Tuesday, August 17 at 8:13 p.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, August 31 at 11:35 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 1976?
In August 1976 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–8 and August 26–31. 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 1976?
In August 1976 the Moon is waning on these days: August 10–24. 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 1976?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1976. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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