August 1986 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1986
Tuesday, August 19, 2:54 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1986
Tuesday, August 5, 2:36 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, August 19, 6:54 p.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, August 5, 6:36 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1986: 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 1986 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1986
- New moonTuesday, August 5, 2:36 p.m. Leo
- First quarterTuesday, August 12, 10:22 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonTuesday, August 19, 2:54 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterWednesday, August 27, 4:39 a.m. Gemini
August 1986 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Gemini |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 3Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 4Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Cancer |
| 5Tue | New moon2:36 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 6Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 7Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Libra |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Libra |
| 11Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Scorpio |
| 12Tue | First quarter10:22 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Scorpio |
| 13Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Scorpio |
| 14Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Sagittarius |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Sagittarius |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 18Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 19Tue | Full moon2:54 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 20Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 21Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 22Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Aries |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Aries |
| 24Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Taurus |
| 25Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Taurus |
| 26Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Taurus |
| 27Wed | Last quarter4:39 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Gemini |
| 28Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Gemini |
| 29Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Cancer |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
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 1986?
The full moon in August 1986 is on Tuesday, August 19 at 2:54 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1986?
The new moon in August 1986 is on Tuesday, August 5 at 2:36 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 1986?
Quarter moons in August 1986: first quarter on Tuesday, August 12 at 10:22 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, August 27 at 4:39 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 1986?
In August 1986 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 6–18. 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 1986?
In August 1986 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–4 and August 20–31. 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 1986?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1986. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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