August 2040 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2040
Wednesday, August 22, 5:10 a.m.
Moon in Aquarius
New moon in August 2040
Tuesday, August 7, 8:26 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Wednesday, August 22, 9:10 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, August 8, 12:26 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2040: 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 2040 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2040
- New moonTuesday, August 7, 8:26 p.m. Leo
- First quarterWednesday, August 15, 2:36 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonWednesday, August 22, 5:10 a.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterWednesday, August 29, 7:16 a.m. Gemini
August 2040 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Gemini |
| 2Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Gemini |
| 3Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Gemini |
| 4Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 5Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 6Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Cancer |
| 7Tue | New moon8:26 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 8Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 9Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Virgo |
| 10Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Virgo |
| 11Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 12% | 12% | Libra |
| 12Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 20% | 20% | Libra |
| 13Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Libra |
| 14Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Scorpio |
| 15Wed | First quarter2:36 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Scorpio |
| 16Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Sagittarius |
| 17Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Sagittarius |
| 18Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 19Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 20Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aquarius |
| 21Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 22Wed | Full moon5:10 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 23Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Pisces |
| 24Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aries |
| 25Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Aries |
| 26Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Taurus |
| 27Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Taurus |
| 28Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 29Wed | Last quarter7:16 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Gemini |
| 30Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Gemini |
| 31Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Cancer |
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 2040?
The full moon in August 2040 is on Wednesday, August 22 at 5:10 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius.
When is the new moon in August 2040?
The new moon in August 2040 is on Tuesday, August 7 at 8:26 p.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 2040?
Quarter moons in August 2040: first quarter on Wednesday, August 15 at 2:36 p.m. and last quarter on Wednesday, August 29 at 7:16 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 2040?
In August 2040 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 8–21. 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 2040?
In August 2040 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–6 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 2040?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2040. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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