August 2053 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2053
Friday, August 29, 3:53 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in August 2053
Wednesday, August 13, 8:41 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Friday, August 29, 7:53 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, August 14, 12:41 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2053: 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 2053 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2053
- Last quarterThursday, August 7, 6:25 a.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 13, 8:41 p.m. Leo
- First quarterThursday, August 21, 12:27 a.m. Scorpio
- Full moonFriday, August 29, 3:53 a.m. Pisces
- Penumbral lunar eclipseFriday, August 29, 4:04 a.m. Pisces
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
August 2053 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Pisces |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Pisces |
| 4Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 78% | 78% | Aries |
| 5Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aries |
| 6Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Taurus |
| 7Thu | Last quarter6:25 a.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Taurus |
| 8Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Gemini |
| 9Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Gemini |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 13Wed | New moon8:41 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 15Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Virgo |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 17% | 17% | Libra |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Libra |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Scorpio |
| 20Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 45% | 45% | Scorpio |
| 21Thu | First quarter12:27 a.m.Illumination 55% | 55% | Sagittarius |
| 22Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Sagittarius |
| 23Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 73% | 73% | Sagittarius |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Capricorn |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aquarius |
| 27Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Aquarius |
| 28Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 29Fri | Full moon3:53 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 30Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 31Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Aries |
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 2053?
The full moon in August 2053 is on Friday, August 29 at 3:53 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Friday, August 29 at 4:04 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 2053?
The new moon in August 2053 is on Wednesday, August 13 at 8:41 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 2053?
Quarter moons in August 2053: last quarter on Thursday, August 7 at 6:25 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, August 21 at 12:27 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 2053?
In August 2053 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 14–28. 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 2053?
In August 2053 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–12 and August 30–31. 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 2053?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, August 29 at 4:04 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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