Moon Phase on August 21, 1985
On Wednesday, August 21, 1985 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated and 5.6 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, August 21, 1985
- Moon age
- 5.6 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.7 days
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Moon Data for August 21, 1985
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 31.1%
- Moon age
- 5.6 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 368,096 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.
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About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 21, 1985
What was the moon phase on August 21, 1985?
On Wednesday, August 21, 1985 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 21, 1985?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, July 31, 1985 and Friday, August 30, 1985.
Was there a new moon on August 21, 1985?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, August 16, 1985 and Saturday, September 14, 1985.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 21, 1985?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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