August 1981 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1981
Saturday, August 15, 12:37 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1981
Saturday, August 29, 10:44 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, August 15, 4:37 p.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, August 29, 2:44 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1981: 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 1981 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1981
- First quarterFriday, August 7, 3:26 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonSaturday, August 15, 12:37 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterSaturday, August 22, 10:16 a.m. Taurus
- New moonSaturday, August 29, 10:44 a.m. Virgo
August 1981 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 2Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 3Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Virgo |
| 4Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Libra |
| 5Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Libra |
| 6Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Scorpio |
| 7Fri | First quarter3:26 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Scorpio |
| 8Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Scorpio |
| 9Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Sagittarius |
| 10Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Sagittarius |
| 11Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Capricorn |
| 12Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
| 13Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Capricorn |
| 14Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 15Sat | Full moon12:37 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 16Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 17Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 18Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Aries |
| 19Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aries |
| 20Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Taurus |
| 21Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Taurus |
| 22Sat | Last quarter10:16 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Gemini |
| 23Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Gemini |
| 24Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 25Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 26Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 27Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Leo |
| 28Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 29Sat | New moon10:44 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 30Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 31Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Libra |
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 1981?
The full moon in August 1981 is on Saturday, August 15 at 12:37 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1981?
The new moon in August 1981 is on Saturday, August 29 at 10:44 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 1981?
Quarter moons in August 1981: first quarter on Friday, August 7 at 3:26 p.m. and last quarter on Saturday, August 22 at 10:16 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 1981?
In August 1981 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–14 and August 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 August 1981?
In August 1981 the Moon is waning on these days: August 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 August 1981?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1981. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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