August 2021 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2021
Sunday, August 22, 8:02 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 2021
Sunday, August 8, 9:50 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, August 22, 12:02 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, August 8, 1:50 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2021: 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 2021 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2021
- New moonSunday, August 8, 9:50 a.m. Leo
- First quarterSunday, August 15, 11:20 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonSunday, August 22, 8:02 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterMonday, August 30, 3:13 a.m. Gemini
August 2021 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Taurus |
| 2Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Gemini |
| 3Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Gemini |
| 4Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Gemini |
| 5Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Cancer |
| 6Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Cancer |
| 7Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 8Sun | New moon9:50 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 9Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 10Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 11Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Virgo |
| 12Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 13Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 14Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Scorpio |
| 15Sun | First quarter11:20 a.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Scorpio |
| 16Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Sagittarius |
| 17Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Sagittarius |
| 18Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Capricorn |
| 19Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
| 20Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aquarius |
| 21Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 22Sun | Full moon8:02 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 23Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 24Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 25Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Aries |
| 26Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Aries |
| 27Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Taurus |
| 28Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Taurus |
| 29Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 56% | 56% | Taurus |
| 30Mon | Last quarter3:13 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Gemini |
| 31Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Gemini |
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 2021?
The full moon in August 2021 is on Sunday, August 22 at 8:02 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 2021?
The new moon in August 2021 is on Sunday, August 8 at 9:50 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 2021?
Quarter moons in August 2021: first quarter on Sunday, August 15 at 11:20 a.m. and last quarter on Monday, August 30 at 3:13 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 2021?
In August 2021 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 9–21. 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 2021?
In August 2021 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–7 and August 23–31. 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 2021?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2021. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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