Aug 03   08hr    Moon at apogee (405,830 km)
Aug 06   21:51     New Moon
Aug 14   10:56     1st Qtr Moon
Aug 19   01hr    Moon at perigee (362,260 km)
Aug 21   01:45     Full Moon
Aug 28   09:35     Last Qtr Moon
Aug 30   23hr    Moon at apogee (404,880 km)

The highly irregular lunar orbit makes the Moon's appearance change in subtle but significant ways.  Can you find them all?  Hint: keep an eye on Mare Crisium, the "dot" near the right edge of the Moon.  The calendar correctly shows the Moon's daily changing axial position angle, fraction and angle of illumination, apparent size, and librations.  Note: Celestial North is "up" in all views.

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