New Moon
August 2, 2016
08:45 PM UTC UTC in Leo
New Moon in LeoLunation Calendar
Moon Phases August 2016: New Moon, Full Moon & Signs
Moon phases for August 2016 with calculated UTC times and zodiac signs. New Moon: August 2, 2016 at 08:45 PM UTC in Leo. Full Moon: August 18, 2016 at 09:27 AM UTC in Aquarius. The month view below also tracks Moon sign ingresses and local-time conversions.
Key Dates
New Moon and Full Moon in August 2016
Full Moon
August 18, 2016
09:27 AM UTC UTC in Aquarius
Full Moon in AquariusCalculation Basis
Hermetikon calculates these lunar timings from its astronomy engine and stores the canonical moments in UTC. They are Hermetikon reference timings, not Swiss Ephemeris output; local times are derived from the UTC moment.
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New Moon in Leo
Aug 2, 2016, 8:45 PM UTC
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First Quarter in Scorpio
Aug 10, 2016, 6:21 PM UTC
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Full Moon in Aquarius
Aug 18, 2016, 9:27 AM UTC
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Last Quarter in Gemini
Aug 25, 2016, 3:41 AM UTC
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Lunar Phase Events
New Moon
in LeoDateAugust 2, 2016
Time (UTC)08:45 PM UTC
Local: Aug 2, 2016, 8:45 PM UTC
SignLeo
The Moon conjoins the Sun, becoming invisible and combust. Classical doctrine regards this as the weakest lunar condition - the Moon is without light, applying to the Sun, and incapable of reflecting its rays.
New Moon in LeoFirst Quarter
in ScorpioDateAugust 10, 2016
Time (UTC)06:21 PM UTC
Local: Aug 10, 2016, 6:21 PM UTC
SignScorpio
The Moon stands in square (quartile) to the Sun, having completed one quarter of its synodic cycle. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of tension, decision, and action - the Moon's will presses against the solar principle.
First Quarter in ScorpioFull Moon
in AquariusDateAugust 18, 2016
Time (UTC)09:27 AM UTC
Local: Aug 18, 2016, 9:27 AM UTC
SignAquarius
The Moon stands in opposition to the Sun, achieving maximum illumination. Classical doctrine treats the Full Moon as a peak of lunar expression - the Moon is fully lit, powerful, and separated from the Sun by the widest arc.
Full Moon in AquariusLast Quarter
in GeminiDateAugust 25, 2016
Time (UTC)03:41 AM UTC
Local: Aug 25, 2016, 3:41 AM UTC
SignGemini
The Moon stands in its third square to the Sun, now waning and decreasing in light. Classical doctrine marks this as a moment of release, clearing, and dissolution as the cycle moves toward its end.
Last Quarter in GeminiDaily Moon Lookup - August 2016
Each row uses a noon UTC reference for the daily phase and Moon sign. Major lunations and sign ingresses keep their calculated UTC moments.
| Date | Phase | Moon Sign | Calculated Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | Waning Crescent2% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 2 | Waning Crescent0% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| August 3 | New Moon0% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 4 | New Moon3% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| August 5 | New Moon7% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 6 | New Moon13% illuminated | Virgonoon UTC reference | |
| August 7 | Waxing Crescent21% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 8 | Waxing Crescent29% illuminated | Libranoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 9 | Waxing Crescent38% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| August 10 | Waxing Crescent47% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| August 11 | First Quarter57% illuminated | Scorpionoon UTC reference | |
| August 12 | First Quarter66% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 13 | First Quarter75% illuminated | Sagittariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 14 | First Quarter83% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | |
| August 15 | Waxing Gibbous90% illuminated | Capricornnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 16 | Waxing Gibbous96% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 17 | Waxing Gibbous99% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 18 | Full Moon100% illuminated | Aquariusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 19 | Full Moon98% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 20 | Full Moon94% illuminated | Piscesnoon UTC reference | |
| August 21 | Full Moon88% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 22 | Waning Gibbous79% illuminated | Ariesnoon UTC reference | |
| August 23 | Waning Gibbous69% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 24 | Waning Gibbous58% illuminated | Taurusnoon UTC reference | |
| August 25 | Last Quarter46% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | |
| August 26 | Last Quarter35% illuminated | Gemininoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 27 | Last Quarter25% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | |
| August 28 | Last Quarter16% illuminated | Cancernoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 29 | Waning Crescent9% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | |
| August 30 | Waning Crescent4% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference | No major lunation or sign ingress. |
| August 31 | Waning Crescent1% illuminated | Leonoon UTC reference |
Month View Calendar - August 2016
Each day shows the Moon sign at noon UTC, any major phase event, and calculated UTC Moon sign ingresses. Use the personalization panel above for local-time conversion and location-specific context.
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Moon Sign Ingresses
These are the calculated UTC sign changes for the Moon in August 2016, with local-time conversion shown below each ingress.
August 2, 2016 at 01:11 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 2, 2016, 1:11 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
August 4, 2016 at 07:33 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 4, 2016, 7:33 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
August 6, 2016 at 04:56 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 6, 2016, 4:56 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Virgo and enters Libra.
August 9, 2016 at 04:51 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 9, 2016, 4:51 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Libra and enters Scorpio.
August 11, 2016 at 05:24 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 11, 2016, 5:24 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius.
August 14, 2016 at 04:11 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 14, 2016, 4:11 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn.
August 16, 2016 at 11:52 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 16, 2016, 11:52 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Capricorn and enters Aquarius.
August 18, 2016 at 04:34 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 18, 2016, 4:34 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aquarius and enters Pisces.
August 20, 2016 at 07:18 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 20, 2016, 7:18 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Pisces and enters Aries.
August 22, 2016 at 09:19 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 22, 2016, 9:19 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Aries and enters Taurus.
August 24, 2016 at 11:39 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 24, 2016, 11:39 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Taurus and enters Gemini.
August 27, 2016 at 03:06 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 27, 2016, 3:06 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer.
August 29, 2016 at 08:11 AM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 29, 2016, 8:11 AM UTC
The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo.
August 31, 2016 at 03:22 PM UTC UTC
Local time: Aug 31, 2016, 3:22 PM UTC
The Moon leaves Leo and enters Virgo.
Classical Sources on Monthly Lunations
These citations explain why classical astrologers tracked monthly new and full moons, quarterly turns, and conjunction-based month judgments.
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The second part of the consideration relates to each month, and requires a similar observation of the new or full Moon first taking place on the Sun’s progress through each sign: and it must be remembered, that, if a new Moon should have happened at a period nearest to the Sun’s transit over the past tropical or equinoctial point, the new Moon also in each succeeding sign, until the commencement of the next quarter, are to be observed; but, if a full Moon should have so happened, then similar observation is to be made of each subsequent full Moon. The angles, also, must be duly attended to, as well as the planets and stars ruling in both the places [104] ; and especially the nearest phases, applications, and separations of the planets, and their properties. The peculiar qualities of the two places, and the winds, liable to be excited by the planets themselves and by those parts of the signs in which they may be situated, are likewise to be considered; and also that particular wind, which is indicated by the direction of the Moon’s ecliptical latitude. By the aid of these observations, and by weighing and comparing the existing vigour of each of the several properties and qualities, the general constitution of the atmosphere during each month may be predicted"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Tetrabiblos
Claudius Ptolemy
150
"The third part of this consideration appertains to significations applying more minutely, and points out their force or weakness. In this case, the partile configurations of the Sun and Moon, at the intermediate quarters, as well as at the new or full Moon, are to be attentively regarded; since there is a certain variation in the constitution of the atmosphere, which usually commences about three days before, and sometimes, also, about three days after the Moon has equated her course to the Sun"
CHAPTER XIII MODE OF CONSIDERATION FOR PARTICULAR CONSTITUTIONS OF THE ATMOSPHEREOpen in Reader
Clavis Astrologiae Elimata
Henry Coley
1669
"When you shall make the minute of a ☌ your Basis or Radix, you may give judgment of the change of Weather in that moneth; for your judgment shall be framed according to the principal Dominator of the Angle of every Figure, for that Planet overcomes in the Nature of the Aire; assuming together with these things the Quality of the present time, viz. the season of the year"
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Books behind the August 2016 moon calendar
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Moon Phases August 2016 - FAQ
When is the full moon in August 2016?
The full moon in August 2016 is on August 18, 2016 at 09:27 AM UTC UTC, in Aquarius. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
When is the new moon in August 2016?
The new moon in August 2016 is on August 2, 2016 at 08:45 PM UTC UTC, in Leo. The page also converts that moment into the visitor's local timezone.
How many moon phases are there in August 2016?
There are 4 major lunar phase events in August 2016: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.