August 2003 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2003
Tuesday, August 12, 12:48 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 2003
Wednesday, August 27, 1:26 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, August 12, 4:48 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Tuesday, August 12 still falls on the evening of Monday, August 11. New moon: Wednesday, August 27, 5:26 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2003: 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 2003 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2003
- First quarterTuesday, August 5, 3:28 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonTuesday, August 12, 12:48 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterTuesday, August 19, 8:48 p.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 27, 1:26 p.m. Virgo
August 2003 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Virgo |
| 2Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Libra |
| 3Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Libra |
| 4Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Scorpio |
| 5Tue | First quarter3:28 a.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Scorpio |
| 6Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Sagittarius |
| 7Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Sagittarius |
| 8Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Sagittarius |
| 9Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Capricorn |
| 10Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Capricorn |
| 11Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 12Tue | Full moon12:48 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 13Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 14Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 15Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Aries |
| 16Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aries |
| 17Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aries |
| 18Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Taurus |
| 19Tue | Last quarter8:48 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Taurus |
| 20Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Gemini |
| 21Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Gemini |
| 22Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Gemini |
| 23Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Cancer |
| 24Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 25Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Leo |
| 26Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 27Wed | New moon1:26 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 28Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 29Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Libra |
| 30Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Libra |
| 31Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Scorpio |
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 2003?
The full moon in August 2003 is on Tuesday, August 12 at 12:48 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 2003?
The new moon in August 2003 is on Wednesday, August 27 at 1:26 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Virgo. 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 2003?
Quarter moons in August 2003: first quarter on Tuesday, August 5 at 3:28 a.m. and last quarter on Tuesday, August 19 at 8:48 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 2003?
In August 2003 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–11 and August 28–31. 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 2003?
In August 2003 the Moon is waning on these days: August 13–26. 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 2003?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2003. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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