August 1989 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1989
Wednesday, August 16, 11:07 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Total lunar eclipse
New moons in August 1989
Tuesday, August 1, 12:06 p.m.
Moon in Leo
Thursday, August 31, 1:45 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
Partial solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, August 17, 3:07 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, August 1, 4:06 p.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, August 31, 5:45 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Thursday, August 31 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, August 30.
Every moon phase in August 1989: 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 1989 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1989
- New moonTuesday, August 1, 12:06 p.m. Leo
- First quarterWednesday, August 9, 1:29 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonWednesday, August 16, 11:07 p.m. Aquarius
- Total lunar eclipseWednesday, August 16, 11:08 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterWednesday, August 23, 2:40 p.m. Gemini
- Partial solar eclipseThursday, August 31, 1:30 a.m. Virgo
- New moonThursday, August 31, 1:45 a.m. Virgo
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. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
August 1989 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | New moon12:06 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 2Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 3Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 4Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 5Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Virgo |
| 6Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Libra |
| 7Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Libra |
| 8Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Scorpio |
| 9Wed | First quarter1:29 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Scorpio |
| 10Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Scorpio |
| 11Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 12Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Sagittarius |
| 13Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 14Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Capricorn |
| 15Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 16Wed | Full moon11:07 p.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Aquarius |
| 17Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 18Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 19Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Aries |
| 20Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Aries |
| 21Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Taurus |
| 22Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Taurus |
| 23Wed | Last quarter2:40 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Taurus |
| 24Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Gemini |
| 25Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Gemini |
| 26Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Cancer |
| 27Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Cancer |
| 28Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Leo |
| 29Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 30Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 31Thu | New moon1:45 a.m.Illumination 0% Partial solar eclipse | 0% | Virgo |
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 1989?
The full moon in August 1989 is on Wednesday, August 16 at 11:07 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, August 16 at 11:08 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 1989?
There are two new moons in August 1989: on Tuesday, August 1 at 12:06 p.m. and on Thursday, August 31 at 1:45 a.m., both Eastern Time. The partial solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, August 31 at 1:30 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in August 1989?
Quarter moons in August 1989: first quarter on Wednesday, August 9 at 1:29 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, August 23 at 2:40 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 1989?
In August 1989 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 2–15. 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 1989?
In August 1989 the Moon is waning on these days: August 17–30. 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 1989?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Wednesday, August 16 at 11:08 p.m. and partial solar eclipse on Thursday, August 31 at 1:30 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. A partial solar eclipse has no path of totality: wherever it can be seen, the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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