August 1990 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1990
Monday, August 6, 10:20 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Partial lunar eclipse
New moon in August 1990
Monday, August 20, 8:39 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, August 6, 2:20 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, August 20, 12:39 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1990: 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 1990 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1990
- Partial lunar eclipseMonday, August 6, 10:12 a.m. Aquarius
- Full moonMonday, August 6, 10:20 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterMonday, August 13, 11:54 a.m. Taurus
- New moonMonday, August 20, 8:39 a.m. Leo
- First quarterTuesday, August 28, 3:34 a.m. Sagittarius
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 1990 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Sagittarius |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Sagittarius |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Capricorn |
| 5Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 6Mon | Full moon10:20 a.m.Illumination 100% Partial lunar eclipse | 100% | Aquarius |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Aries |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aries |
| 12Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Taurus |
| 13Mon | Last quarter11:54 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Taurus |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Gemini |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Gemini |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Leo |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 20Mon | New moon8:39 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Libra |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Libra |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Scorpio |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Scorpio |
| 27Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Scorpio |
| 28Tue | First quarter3:34 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Sagittarius |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Sagittarius |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Capricorn |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Capricorn |
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 1990?
The full moon in August 1990 is on Monday, August 6 at 10:20 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. The partial lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Monday, August 6 at 10:12 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 1990?
The new moon in August 1990 is on Monday, August 20 at 8:39 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 1990?
Quarter moons in August 1990: last quarter on Monday, August 13 at 11:54 a.m. and first quarter on Tuesday, August 28 at 3:34 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 1990?
In August 1990 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–5 and August 21–31. 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 1990?
In August 1990 the Moon is waning on these days: August 7–19. 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 1990?
Yes: partial lunar eclipse on Monday, August 6 at 10:12 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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