August 1997 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1997
Monday, August 18, 6:56 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 1997
Sunday, August 3, 4:14 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Monday, August 18, 10:56 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, August 3, 8:14 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 1997: 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 1997 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1997
- New moonSunday, August 3, 4:14 a.m. Leo
- First quarterMonday, August 11, 8:43 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonMonday, August 18, 6:56 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterSunday, August 24, 10:24 p.m. Gemini
August 1997 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Cancer |
| 2Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 3Sun | New moon4:14 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 4Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 5Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 6Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Virgo |
| 7Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Libra |
| 8Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Libra |
| 9Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Libra |
| 10Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Scorpio |
| 11Mon | First quarter8:43 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Scorpio |
| 12Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Sagittarius |
| 13Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Sagittarius |
| 14Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 15Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 16Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 17Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 18Mon | Full moon6:56 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 19Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 20Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 21Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aries |
| 22Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aries |
| 23Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Taurus |
| 24Sun | Last quarter10:24 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 25Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Gemini |
| 26Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Gemini |
| 27Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Cancer |
| 28Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 29Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 30Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Leo |
| 31Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
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 1997?
The full moon in August 1997 is on Monday, August 18 at 6:56 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 1997?
The new moon in August 1997 is on Sunday, August 3 at 4:14 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 1997?
Quarter moons in August 1997: first quarter on Monday, August 11 at 8:43 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, August 24 at 10:24 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 1997?
In August 1997 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 4–17. 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 1997?
In August 1997 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–2 and August 19–31. 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 1997?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 1997. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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