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Full Moon August 2008
The August 2008 full moon is Aug 16, 2008, 5:17 PM EDT (21:17 UTC) in Aquarius.
Full Moon in Aquarius: August 16, 2008 · Sturgeon Moon
The full moon is exact at , with the Moon at 24°22′ Aquarius.
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York (Eastern) | Sat, Aug 16, 5:17 PM EDT |
| Chicago (Central) | Sat, Aug 16, 4:17 PM CDT |
| Denver (Mountain) | Sat, Aug 16, 3:17 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles (Pacific) | Sat, Aug 16, 2:17 PM PDT |
| Honolulu | Sat, Aug 16, 11:17 AM HST |
| London | Sat, Aug 16, 10:17 PM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Sun, Aug 17, 7:17 AM GMT+10 |
- Name: Sturgeon Moon. A North American almanac name for the month; other traditions use other names.
- Distance: 389,152 km from Earth’s centre, the 7th-closest of 2008’s 12 full moons. “Supermoon” has no single official definition, so we give the distance instead.
- Eclipse: yes — a partial lunar eclipse peaks 2008-08-16 21:10 UTC.
- Void of course: until the Moon enters the next sign at (last major aspect: sextile Pluto).
New Moon in August 2008: August 1, 2008 and August 30, 2008 · All 2008 full moons · Moon sign today · Your birthday Moon phase
Times in UTC and New York time; a phase near midnight can fall on a different local date. How phases and void-of-course windows are calculated
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in August 2008?
The August 2008 full moon is Aug 16, 2008, 5:17 PM EDT (21:17 UTC) in Aquarius.
What sign is the August 2008 full moon in?
24°22′ Aquarius on the tropical zodiac.
What time is the August 2008 full moon in Los Angeles?
Sat, Aug 16, 2:17 PM PDT.
What is the August 2008 full moon called?
Sturgeon Moon. Names follow North American almanac tradition; the Harvest Moon is the full Moon nearest the September equinox.
Is the full moon visible all night?
Roughly. A full Moon rises near sunset and sets near sunrise, and looks full for a night or two either side of the exact instant.
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