August 1978 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1978
Friday, August 18, 6:14 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1978
Thursday, August 3, 9:01 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, August 18, 10:14 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, August 4, 1:01 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1978: 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 1978 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1978
- New moonThursday, August 3, 9:01 p.m. Leo
- First quarterFriday, August 11, 4:07 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonFriday, August 18, 6:14 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterFriday, August 25, 8:18 a.m. Gemini
August 1978 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 2Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Cancer |
| 3Thu | New moon9:01 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Virgo |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Virgo |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 9Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 10Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Scorpio |
| 11Fri | First quarter4:07 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Scorpio |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Sagittarius |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Sagittarius |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Sagittarius |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 16Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 17Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 18Fri | Full moon6:14 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aries |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aries |
| 23Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Taurus |
| 24Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Taurus |
| 25Fri | Last quarter8:18 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Gemini |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Gemini |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Gemini |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Cancer |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Leo |
| 31Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Leo |
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 1978?
The full moon in August 1978 is on Friday, August 18 at 6:14 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1978?
The new moon in August 1978 is on Thursday, August 3 at 9:01 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 1978?
Quarter moons in August 1978: first quarter on Friday, August 11 at 4:07 p.m. and last quarter on Friday, August 25 at 8:18 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 1978?
In August 1978 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 4–17. 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 1978?
In August 1978 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–2 and August 19–31. 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 1978?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1978. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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