August 2013 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 9:45 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 5:51 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, August 21, 1:45 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, August 6, 9:51 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2013: 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 2013 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2013
- New moonTuesday, August 6, 5:51 p.m. Leo
- First quarterWednesday, August 14, 6:56 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonTuesday, August 20, 9:45 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterWednesday, August 28, 5:35 a.m. Gemini
August 2013 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Gemini |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Gemini |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Cancer |
| 6Tue | New moon5:51 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 7Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 8Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Virgo |
| 10Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 11Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Libra |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Libra |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Scorpio |
| 14Wed | First quarter6:56 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Scorpio |
| 15Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Sagittarius |
| 16Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Sagittarius |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Capricorn |
| 18Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Capricorn |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 20Tue | Full moon9:45 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 21Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 22Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 23Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Aries |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Aries |
| 25Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Taurus |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Taurus |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Taurus |
| 28Wed | Last quarter5:35 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Gemini |
| 29Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Gemini |
| 30Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Cancer |
| 31Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Cancer |
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 2013?
The full moon in August 2013 is on Tuesday, August 20 at 9:45 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 2013?
The new moon in August 2013 is on Tuesday, August 6 at 5:51 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 2013?
Quarter moons in August 2013: first quarter on Wednesday, August 14 at 6:56 a.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, August 28 at 5:35 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 2013?
In August 2013 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 7–19. 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 2013?
In August 2013 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–5 and August 21–31. 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 2013?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2013. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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