August 1979 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1979
Tuesday, August 7, 11:21 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1979
Wednesday, August 22, 1:11 p.m.
Moon in Leo
Annular solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, August 8, 3:21 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, August 22, 5:11 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1979: 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 1979 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1979
- First quarterWednesday, August 1, 1:58 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonTuesday, August 7, 11:21 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterTuesday, August 14, 3:02 p.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 22, 1:11 p.m. Leo
- Annular solar eclipseWednesday, August 22, 1:21 p.m. Leo
- First quarterThursday, August 30, 2:09 p.m. Sagittarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
August 1979 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | First quarter1:58 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Scorpio |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Scorpio |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Sagittarius |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Sagittarius |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
| 6Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Capricorn |
| 7Tue | Full moon11:21 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Aries |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aries |
| 13Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Taurus |
| 14Tue | Last quarter3:02 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Taurus |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Gemini |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Gemini |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Gemini |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 20Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Leo |
| 21Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 22Wed | New moon1:11 p.m.Illumination 0% Annular solar eclipse | 0% | Leo |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Libra |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Libra |
| 28Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Scorpio |
| 29Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Scorpio |
| 30Thu | First quarter2:09 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Sagittarius |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | 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 1979?
The full moon in August 1979 is on Tuesday, August 7 at 11:21 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1979?
The new moon in August 1979 is on Wednesday, August 22 at 1:11 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. The annular solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Wednesday, August 22 at 1:21 p.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in August 1979?
Quarter moons in August 1979: first quarter on Wednesday, August 1 at 1:58 a.m., last quarter on Tuesday, August 14 at 3:02 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, August 30 at 2:09 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 1979?
In August 1979 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–6 and August 23–31. 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 1979?
In August 1979 the Moon is waning on these days: August 8–21. 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 1979?
Yes: annular solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 22 at 1:21 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. An annular solar eclipse shows its ring of fire only along the narrow path the Moon's shadow crosses; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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