August 2022 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2022
Thursday, August 11, 9:36 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 2022
Saturday, August 27, 4:17 a.m.
Moon in Virgo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, August 12, 1:36 a.m. UTC. New moon: Saturday, August 27, 8:17 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2022: 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 2022 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2022
- First quarterFriday, August 5, 7:07 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonThursday, August 11, 9:36 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterFriday, August 19, 12:36 a.m. Taurus
- New moonSaturday, August 27, 4:17 a.m. Virgo
August 2022 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Virgo |
| 2Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Libra |
| 3Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Libra |
| 4Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 41% | 41% | Scorpio |
| 5Fri | First quarter7:07 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Scorpio |
| 6Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 63% | 63% | Scorpio |
| 7Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Sagittarius |
| 8Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Sagittarius |
| 9Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Capricorn |
| 10Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Capricorn |
| 11Thu | Full moon9:36 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 12Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 13Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 14Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Pisces |
| 15Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Aries |
| 16Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Aries |
| 17Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Taurus |
| 18Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 19Fri | Last quarter12:36 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Gemini |
| 20Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Gemini |
| 21Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Gemini |
| 22Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 23Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 24Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Leo |
| 25Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 26Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 27Sat | New moon4:17 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 28Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 29Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Libra |
| 30Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Libra |
| 31Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | 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 2022?
The full moon in August 2022 is on Thursday, August 11 at 9:36 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 2022?
The new moon in August 2022 is on Saturday, August 27 at 4:17 a.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 2022?
Quarter moons in August 2022: first quarter on Friday, August 5 at 7:07 a.m. and last quarter on Friday, August 19 at 12:36 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 2022?
In August 2022 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–10 and August 28–31. 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 2022?
In August 2022 the Moon is waning on these days: August 12–26. 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 2022?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2022. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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