August 2023 moon phase calendar
Full moons in August 2023
Tuesday, August 1, 2:32 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Wednesday, August 30, 9:36 p.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 2023
Wednesday, August 16, 5:38 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Tuesday, August 1, 6:32 p.m. UTC. Full moon: Thursday, August 31, 1:36 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, August 16, 9:38 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2023: 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 2023 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2023
- Full moonTuesday, August 1, 2:32 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterTuesday, August 8, 6:29 a.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 16, 5:38 a.m. Leo
- First quarterThursday, August 24, 5:57 a.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonWednesday, August 30, 9:36 p.m. Pisces
August 2023 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Full moon2:32 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 2Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aries |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 8Tue | Last quarter6:29 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Taurus |
| 9Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Gemini |
| 10Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Gemini |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Gemini |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Cancer |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Cancer |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 16Wed | New moon5:38 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Virgo |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Libra |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Libra |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Libra |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Scorpio |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Scorpio |
| 24Thu | First quarter5:57 a.m.Illumination 53% | 53% | Sagittarius |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Sagittarius |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Capricorn |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Capricorn |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 91% | 91% | Aquarius |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 30Wed | Full moon9:36 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 31Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | 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 2023?
There are two full moons in August 2023: on Tuesday, August 1 at 2:32 p.m. and on Wednesday, August 30 at 9:36 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in August 2023?
The new moon in August 2023 is on Wednesday, August 16 at 5:38 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 2023?
Quarter moons in August 2023: last quarter on Tuesday, August 8 at 6:29 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, August 24 at 5:57 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 2023?
In August 2023 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 17–29. 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 2023?
In August 2023 the Moon is waning on these days: August 2–15 and August 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 2023?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2023. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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