July 2020 moon phase calendar
Full moon in July 2020
Sunday, July 5, 12:44 a.m.
Moon in Capricorn
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in July 2020
Monday, July 20, 1:33 p.m.
Moon in Cancer
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, July 5, 4:44 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Sunday, July 5 still falls on the evening of Saturday, July 4. New moon: Monday, July 20, 5:33 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in July 2020: 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.
July 2020 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in July 2020
- Penumbral lunar eclipseSunday, July 5, 12:29 a.m. Capricorn
- Full moonSunday, July 5, 12:44 a.m. Capricorn
- Last quarterSunday, July 12, 7:29 p.m. Aries
- New moonMonday, July 20, 1:33 p.m. Cancer
- First quarterMonday, July 27, 8:33 a.m. Scorpio
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
July 2020 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Scorpio |
| 2Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Sagittarius |
| 3Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Sagittarius |
| 4Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Capricorn |
| 5Sun | Full moon12:44 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Capricorn |
| 6Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 7Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aquarius |
| 8Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Aquarius |
| 9Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Pisces |
| 10Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Pisces |
| 11Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Aries |
| 12Sun | Last quarter7:29 p.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Aries |
| 13Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Aries |
| 14Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 34% | 34% | Taurus |
| 15Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Taurus |
| 16Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Gemini |
| 17Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Gemini |
| 18Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 19Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Cancer |
| 20Mon | New moon1:33 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Cancer |
| 21Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 22Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Leo |
| 23Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 24Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Virgo |
| 25Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Libra |
| 26Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Libra |
| 27Mon | First quarter8:33 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Scorpio |
| 28Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Scorpio |
| 29Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Sagittarius |
| 30Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Sagittarius |
| 31Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
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 July 2020?
The full moon in July 2020 is on Sunday, July 5 at 12:44 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Capricorn. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, July 5 at 12:29 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in July 2020?
The new moon in July 2020 is on Monday, July 20 at 1:33 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Cancer. 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 July 2020?
Quarter moons in July 2020: last quarter on Sunday, July 12 at 7:29 p.m. and first quarter on Monday, July 27 at 8:33 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 July 2020?
In July 2020 the Moon is waxing on these days: July 1–4 and July 21–31. 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 July 2020?
In July 2020 the Moon is waning on these days: July 6–19. 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 July 2020?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Sunday, July 5 at 12:29 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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