August 1985 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1985
Friday, August 30, 5:27 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
New moon in August 1985
Friday, August 16, 6:06 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, August 30, 9:27 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, August 16, 10:06 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1985: 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 1985 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1985
- Last quarterThursday, August 8, 2:29 p.m. Taurus
- New moonFriday, August 16, 6:06 a.m. Leo
- First quarterFriday, August 23, 12:36 a.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonFriday, August 30, 5:27 a.m. Pisces
August 1985 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 2Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 3Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 4Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Pisces |
| 5Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aries |
| 6Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aries |
| 7Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Taurus |
| 8Thu | Last quarter2:29 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Taurus |
| 9Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Taurus |
| 10Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Gemini |
| 11Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 12Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 14Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Cancer |
| 15Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 16Fri | New moon6:06 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 17Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 18Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Libra |
| 21Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Scorpio |
| 22Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Scorpio |
| 23Fri | First quarter12:36 a.m.Illumination 56% | 56% | Sagittarius |
| 24Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Aquarius |
| 28Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 29Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 30Fri | Full moon5:27 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 31Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
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 1985?
The full moon in August 1985 is on Friday, August 30 at 5:27 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces.
When is the new moon in August 1985?
The new moon in August 1985 is on Friday, August 16 at 6:06 a.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 1985?
Quarter moons in August 1985: last quarter on Thursday, August 8 at 2:29 p.m. and first quarter on Friday, August 23 at 12:36 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 1985?
In August 1985 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 17–29. 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 1985?
In August 1985 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–15 and August 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 1985?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1985. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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