August 1987 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1987
Sunday, August 9, 6:17 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1987
Monday, August 24, 7:59 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, August 9, 10:17 a.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, August 24, 11:59 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1987: 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 1987 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1987
- First quarterSunday, August 2, 3:24 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonSunday, August 9, 6:17 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterSunday, August 16, 4:25 a.m. Taurus
- New moonMonday, August 24, 7:59 a.m. Virgo
- First quarterMonday, August 31, 11:48 p.m. Sagittarius
August 1987 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Libra |
| 2Sun | First quarter3:24 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Scorpio |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Scorpio |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Sagittarius |
| 5Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Sagittarius |
| 6Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 7Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 8Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 9Sun | Full moon6:17 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aries |
| 13Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Aries |
| 14Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 15Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Taurus |
| 16Sun | Last quarter4:25 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Taurus |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Gemini |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Gemini |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 20Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 21Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Cancer |
| 22Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 23Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 24Mon | New moon7:59 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 27Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Libra |
| 28Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Libra |
| 29Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 30Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Scorpio |
| 31Mon | First quarter11:48 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | 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 1987?
The full moon in August 1987 is on Sunday, August 9 at 6:17 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1987?
The new moon in August 1987 is on Monday, August 24 at 7:59 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 1987?
Quarter moons in August 1987: first quarter on Sunday, August 2 at 3:24 p.m., last quarter on Sunday, August 16 at 4:25 a.m. and first quarter on Monday, August 31 at 11:48 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 1987?
In August 1987 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–8 and August 25–31. 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 1987?
In August 1987 the Moon is waning on these days: August 10–23. 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 1987?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1987. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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