August 1988 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1988
Saturday, August 27, 6:56 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in August 1988
Friday, August 12, 8:31 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, August 27, 10:56 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, August 12, 12:31 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1988: 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 1988 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1988
- Last quarterThursday, August 4, 2:22 p.m. Taurus
- New moonFriday, August 12, 8:31 a.m. Leo
- First quarterSaturday, August 20, 11:52 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonSaturday, August 27, 6:56 a.m. Pisces
- Partial lunar eclipseSaturday, August 27, 7:04 a.m. Pisces
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
August 1988 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Pisces |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Aries |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aries |
| 4Thu | Last quarter2:22 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Taurus |
| 5Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Taurus |
| 6Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Gemini |
| 7Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Gemini |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Cancer |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Cancer |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 12Fri | New moon8:31 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 13Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Libra |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Libra |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Scorpio |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Scorpio |
| 20Sat | First quarter11:52 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Scorpio |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Sagittarius |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Sagittarius |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aquarius |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 27Sat | Full moon6:56 a.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 28Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aries |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aries |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Taurus |
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 1988?
The full moon in August 1988 is on Saturday, August 27 at 6:56 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Saturday, August 27 at 7:04 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 1988?
The new moon in August 1988 is on Friday, August 12 at 8:31 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 1988?
Quarter moons in August 1988: last quarter on Thursday, August 4 at 2:22 p.m. and first quarter on Saturday, August 20 at 11:52 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 1988?
In August 1988 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 13–26. 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 1988?
In August 1988 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–11 and August 28–31. 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 1988?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Saturday, August 27 at 7:04 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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