Moon Phase on August 15, 1984

On Wednesday, August 15, 1984 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated and 18.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Wednesday, August 15, 1984

Illumination87%
Moon age
18.2 days
Last Quarter
in 4.3 days

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Moon Data for August 15, 1984

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
86.9%
Moon age
18.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces → Aries
Distance from Earth
405,727 km

Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.

About the Waning Gibbous

The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.

Questions About August 15, 1984

What was the moon phase on August 15, 1984?

On Wednesday, August 15, 1984 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 87% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 15, 1984?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, August 11, 1984 and Monday, September 10, 1984.

Was there a new moon on August 15, 1984?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, July 28, 1984 and Sunday, August 26, 1984.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 15, 1984?

The moon moved from Pisces into Aries during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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