August 2042 moon phase calendar
Full moons in August 2042
Friday, August 1, 1:33 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Saturday, August 30, 10:02 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 2042
Friday, August 15, 2:01 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, August 1, 5:33 p.m. UTC. Full moon: Sunday, August 31, 2:02 a.m. UTC. New moon: Friday, August 15, 6:01 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2042: 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 2042 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2042
- Full moonFriday, August 1, 1:33 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterFriday, August 8, 6:35 a.m. Taurus
- New moonFriday, August 15, 2:01 p.m. Leo
- First quarterSaturday, August 23, 5:55 p.m. Sagittarius
- Full moonSaturday, August 30, 10:02 p.m. Pisces
August 2042 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Full moon1:33 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Pisces |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Pisces |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 80% | 80% | Aries |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Aries |
| 7Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Taurus |
| 8Fri | Last quarter6:35 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Taurus |
| 9Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Gemini |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Gemini |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Cancer |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Cancer |
| 13Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Cancer |
| 14Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 15Fri | New moon2:01 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Virgo |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Libra |
| 21Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Scorpio |
| 22Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 38% | 38% | Scorpio |
| 23Sat | First quarter5:55 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Scorpio |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Sagittarius |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Sagittarius |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Capricorn |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Capricorn |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Aquarius |
| 29Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 30Sat | Full moon10:02 p.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Pisces |
| 31Sun | 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 2042?
There are two full moons in August 2042: on Friday, August 1 at 1:33 p.m. and on Saturday, August 30 at 10:02 p.m., both Eastern Time. The second one is called a blue moon.
When is the new moon in August 2042?
The new moon in August 2042 is on Friday, August 15 at 2:01 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 2042?
Quarter moons in August 2042: last quarter on Friday, August 8 at 6:35 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, August 23 at 5:55 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 2042?
In August 2042 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 16–29. 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 2042?
In August 2042 the Moon is waning on these days: August 2–14 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 2042?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in August 2042. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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