August 2011 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2:58 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 2011
Sunday, August 28, 11:04 p.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, August 13, 6:58 p.m. UTC. New moon: Monday, August 29, 3:04 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2011: 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 2011 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2011
- First quarterSaturday, August 6, 7:08 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonSaturday, August 13, 2:58 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterSunday, August 21, 5:55 p.m. Taurus
- New moonSunday, August 28, 11:04 p.m. Virgo
August 2011 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 2Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 3Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 4Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Libra |
| 5Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Scorpio |
| 6Sat | First quarter7:08 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Scorpio |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Sagittarius |
| 8Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Sagittarius |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Sagittarius |
| 10Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
| 11Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 12Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 13Sat | Full moon2:58 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 16Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aries |
| 18Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aries |
| 19Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Taurus |
| 20Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Taurus |
| 21Sun | Last quarter5:55 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Taurus |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Gemini |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Gemini |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 25Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Cancer |
| 26Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 27Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 28Sun | New moon11:04 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 30Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 31Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Libra |
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 2011?
The full moon in August 2011 is on Saturday, August 13 at 2:58 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 2011?
The new moon in August 2011 is on Sunday, August 28 at 11:04 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 2011?
Quarter moons in August 2011: first quarter on Saturday, August 6 at 7:08 a.m. and last quarter on Sunday, August 21 at 5:55 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 2011?
In August 2011 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–12 and August 29–31. 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 2011?
In August 2011 the Moon is waning on these days: August 14–27. 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 2011?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2011. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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