August 2012 moon phase calendar
Full moons in August 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 11:28 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Friday, August 31, 9:58 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
Two full moons in one calendar month happen about every two to three years. The second one is called a blue moon, though its color is nothing special.
New moon in August 2012
Friday, August 17, 11:55 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, August 2, 3:28 a.m. UTC. Full moon: Friday, August 31, 1:58 p.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, August 17, 3:55 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2012: 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 2012 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2012
- Full moonWednesday, August 1, 11:28 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterThursday, August 9, 2:55 p.m. Taurus
- New moonFriday, August 17, 11:55 a.m. Leo
- First quarterFriday, August 24, 9:54 a.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonFriday, August 31, 9:58 a.m. Pisces
August 2012 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Full moon11:28 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 2Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 3Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 4Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 5Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Pisces |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aries |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aries |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 61% | 61% | Taurus |
| 9Thu | Last quarter2:55 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Taurus |
| 10Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Taurus |
| 11Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Gemini |
| 12Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 17Fri | New moon11:55 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 18Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 19Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 20Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Libra |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Scorpio |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Scorpio |
| 24Fri | First quarter9:54 a.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Sagittarius |
| 25Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Capricorn |
| 27Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aquarius |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 31Fri | Full moon9:58 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
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 2012?
There are two full moons in August 2012: on Wednesday, August 1 at 11:28 p.m. and on Friday, August 31 at 9:58 a.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in August 2012?
The new moon in August 2012 is on Friday, August 17 at 11:55 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 2012?
Quarter moons in August 2012: last quarter on Thursday, August 9 at 2:55 p.m. and first quarter on Friday, August 24 at 9:54 a.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 2012?
In August 2012 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 18–30. 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 2012?
In August 2012 the Moon is waning on these days: August 2–16. 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 2012?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2012. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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