Moon Phase on August 10, 1985

On Saturday, August 10, 1985 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 34% illuminated and 23.7 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Saturday, August 10, 1985

Illumination34%
Moon age
23.7 days
New Moon
in 5.9 days

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Moon Data for August 10, 1985

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
33.9%
Moon age
23.7 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
400,482 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 Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About August 10, 1985

What was the moon phase on August 10, 1985?

On Saturday, August 10, 1985 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.7 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 10, 1985?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, July 31, 1985 and Friday, August 30, 1985.

Was there a new moon on August 10, 1985?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, July 17, 1985 and Friday, August 16, 1985.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 10, 1985?

The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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