August 2006 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2006
Wednesday, August 9, 6:54 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 3:10 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, August 9, 10:54 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, August 23, 7:10 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2006: 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 2006 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2006
- First quarterWednesday, August 2, 4:46 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonWednesday, August 9, 6:54 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterTuesday, August 15, 9:51 p.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 23, 3:10 p.m. Virgo
- First quarterThursday, August 31, 6:57 p.m. Sagittarius
August 2006 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Scorpio |
| 2Wed | First quarter4:46 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Scorpio |
| 3Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Scorpio |
| 4Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Sagittarius |
| 5Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Sagittarius |
| 6Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 7Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 8Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 9Wed | Full moon6:54 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 11Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Pisces |
| 12Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Aries |
| 13Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aries |
| 14Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 66% | 66% | Taurus |
| 15Tue | Last quarter9:51 p.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Gemini |
| 17Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Gemini |
| 18Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 20Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 21Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Leo |
| 22Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 23Wed | New moon3:10 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 24Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 25Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 26Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Libra |
| 27Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Libra |
| 28Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 29Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Scorpio |
| 30Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Scorpio |
| 31Thu | First quarter6:57 p.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Sagittarius |
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 2006?
The full moon in August 2006 is on Wednesday, August 9 at 6:54 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 2006?
The new moon in August 2006 is on Wednesday, August 23 at 3:10 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 2006?
Quarter moons in August 2006: first quarter on Wednesday, August 2 at 4:46 a.m., last quarter on Tuesday, August 15 at 9:51 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, August 31 at 6:57 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 2006?
In August 2006 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–8 and August 24–31. 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 2006?
In August 2006 the Moon is waning on these days: August 10–22. 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 2006?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2006. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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