August 2001 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2001
Saturday, August 4, 1:56 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 2001
Saturday, August 18, 10:55 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, August 4, 5:56 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Saturday, August 4 still falls on the evening of Friday, August 3. New moon: Sunday, August 19, 2:55 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2001: 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 2001 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2001
- Full moonSaturday, August 4, 1:56 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterSunday, August 12, 3:53 a.m. Taurus
- New moonSaturday, August 18, 10:55 p.m. Leo
- First quarterSaturday, August 25, 3:55 p.m. Sagittarius
August 2001 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Capricorn |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 4Sat | Full moon1:56 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Pisces |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Aries |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aries |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Aries |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Taurus |
| 12Sun | Last quarter3:53 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Taurus |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Gemini |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Gemini |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 18Sat | New moon10:55 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Libra |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Libra |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Scorpio |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Scorpio |
| 25Sat | First quarter3:55 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Sagittarius |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Sagittarius |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Aquarius |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aquarius |
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 2001?
The full moon in August 2001 is on Saturday, August 4 at 1:56 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 2001?
The new moon in August 2001 is on Saturday, August 18 at 10:55 p.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 2001?
Quarter moons in August 2001: last quarter on Sunday, August 12 at 3:53 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, August 25 at 3:55 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 2001?
In August 2001 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–3 and August 19–31. 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 2001?
In August 2001 the Moon is waning on these days: August 5–17. 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 2001?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2001. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
An AI astrology reading under today's sky
In the Sanctuary you ask a question, and the AI answers with today's moon phase, the planets and your birth date in mind. The moon calendar with tips for every day is free there. You get 5 free tokens to start, and a reading costs 1 token.
Create a free account