August 2028 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2028
Saturday, August 5, 4:10 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 2028
Sunday, August 20, 6:44 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Saturday, August 5, 8:10 a.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, August 20, 10:44 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2028: 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 2028 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2028
- Full moonSaturday, August 5, 4:10 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterSunday, August 13, 7:45 a.m. Taurus
- New moonSunday, August 20, 6:44 a.m. Leo
- First quarterSaturday, August 26, 9:36 p.m. Sagittarius
August 2028 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Sagittarius |
| 2Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Capricorn |
| 3Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Capricorn |
| 4Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 5Sat | Full moon4:10 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Aquarius |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Pisces |
| 9Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Aries |
| 10Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Aries |
| 11Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Aries |
| 12Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 13Sun | Last quarter7:45 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Taurus |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Gemini |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Gemini |
| 16Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 17Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 18Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Leo |
| 19Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 20Sun | New moon6:44 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Libra |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Libra |
| 24Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Scorpio |
| 25Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Scorpio |
| 26Sat | First quarter9:36 p.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Scorpio |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Sagittarius |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Sagittarius |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 76% | 76% | Capricorn |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Capricorn |
| 31Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Aquarius |
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 2028?
The full moon in August 2028 is on Saturday, August 5 at 4:10 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 2028?
The new moon in August 2028 is on Sunday, August 20 at 6:44 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 2028?
Quarter moons in August 2028: last quarter on Sunday, August 13 at 7:45 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, August 26 at 9:36 p.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 2028?
In August 2028 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–4 and August 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 August 2028?
In August 2028 the Moon is waning on these days: August 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 August 2028?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2028. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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