The lunar phase on Wednesday, August 16, 1871 was a New Moon. At 11:00pm ET, the face of the moon was 1% illuminated, 0.8 days old, and 3% of the way through the lunar cycle.
The New Moon marks the beginning of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. During this phase, the moon appears invisible from the earth, and the moon rises and sets with the sun.
| Date: | August 16, 1871 |
| Moon Phase: | New Moon |
| Illumination: | 1% |
| Age: | 0.8 Days |
| Longitude: | 154.2° |
| Moon Sign: | Virgo ♍ |
The next Full Moon was on Wednesday, August 30, 1871 (Blue Moon), and the next New Moon was on Thursday, September 14, 1871.
Below are the lunar phases for the remainder of August 1871.
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Full Moon Names and their Traditional Meanings
Each of the twelve full moons of the calendar year has its own traditional name that helps remind us of our connection with the natural world.
Moon Signs and their Personality Traits
Most people know their zodiac sign as their sun sign, but did you know you also have a moon sign that corresponds to the location of the moon at the date and time of your birth?
What is a Blue Moon?
What is a Blue Moon, and why does it hold such fascination in our cultural and mythological history?
