August 1996 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1996
Wednesday, August 28, 1:52 p.m.
Moon in Pisces
New moon in August 1996
Wednesday, August 14, 3:34 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, August 28, 5:52 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, August 14, 7:34 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1996: 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 1996 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1996
- Last quarterTuesday, August 6, 1:25 a.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 14, 3:34 a.m. Leo
- First quarterWednesday, August 21, 11:37 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonWednesday, August 28, 1:52 p.m. Pisces
August 1996 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 2Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Pisces |
| 3Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aries |
| 4Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Aries |
| 5Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Taurus |
| 6Tue | Last quarter1:25 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Taurus |
| 7Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Gemini |
| 8Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 9Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Gemini |
| 10Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 11Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Cancer |
| 12Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 13Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 14Wed | New moon3:34 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 15Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 16Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 17Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Libra |
| 18Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Libra |
| 19Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Libra |
| 20Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Scorpio |
| 21Wed | First quarter11:37 p.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Scorpio |
| 22Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Sagittarius |
| 23Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Sagittarius |
| 24Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 25Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 26Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aquarius |
| 27Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 28Wed | Full moon1:52 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 29Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 30Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aries |
| 31Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Aries |
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 1996?
The full moon in August 1996 is on Wednesday, August 28 at 1:52 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces.
When is the new moon in August 1996?
The new moon in August 1996 is on Wednesday, August 14 at 3:34 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 1996?
Quarter moons in August 1996: last quarter on Tuesday, August 6 at 1:25 a.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, August 21 at 11:37 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 1996?
In August 1996 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 15–27. 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 1996?
In August 1996 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–13 and August 29–31. 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 1996?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1996. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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