August 2072 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2072
Sunday, August 28, 11:59 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
Total lunar eclipse
New moon in August 2072
Saturday, August 13, 9:21 p.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Sunday, August 28, 3:59 p.m. UTC. New moon: Sunday, August 14, 1:21 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2072: 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 2072 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2072
- Last quarterSunday, August 7, 12:15 a.m. Taurus
- New moonSaturday, August 13, 9:21 p.m. Leo
- First quarterSaturday, August 20, 1:21 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonSunday, August 28, 11:59 a.m. Pisces
- Total lunar eclipseSunday, August 28, 12:03 p.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
August 2072 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 2Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 3Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 82% | 82% | Aries |
| 4Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aries |
| 5Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 65% | 65% | Aries |
| 6Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 55% | 55% | Taurus |
| 7Sun | Last quarter12:15 a.m.Illumination 45% | 45% | Taurus |
| 8Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Gemini |
| 9Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Gemini |
| 10Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 11Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Cancer |
| 12Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Leo |
| 13Sat | New moon9:21 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 14Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Virgo |
| 15Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Virgo |
| 16Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Libra |
| 17Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Libra |
| 18Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 28% | 28% | Scorpio |
| 19Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Scorpio |
| 20Sat | First quarter1:21 p.m.Illumination 50% | 50% | Scorpio |
| 21Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Sagittarius |
| 22Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Sagittarius |
| 23Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Capricorn |
| 24Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
| 25Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Aquarius |
| 26Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Aquarius |
| 27Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 28Sun | Full moon11:59 a.m.Illumination 100% Total lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 29Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Pisces |
| 30Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 96% | 96% | Pisces |
| 31Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | 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 2072?
The full moon in August 2072 is on Sunday, August 28 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. The total lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Sunday, August 28 at 12:03 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 2072?
The new moon in August 2072 is on Saturday, August 13 at 9:21 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 2072?
Quarter moons in August 2072: last quarter on Sunday, August 7 at 12:15 a.m. and first quarter on Saturday, August 20 at 1:21 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 2072?
In August 2072 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 14–27. 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 2072?
In August 2072 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–12 and August 29–31. 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 2072?
Yes: total lunar eclipse on Sunday, August 28 at 12:03 p.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. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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