Moon Phase on August 31, 1985

On Saturday, August 31, 1985 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 15.8 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Saturday, August 31, 1985

Illumination99%
Moon age
15.8 days
Last Quarter
in 7.0 days

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Moon Data for August 31, 1985

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.6%
Moon age
15.8 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Pisces
Distance from Earth
396,131 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 31, 1985

What was the moon phase on August 31, 1985?

On Saturday, August 31, 1985 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 15.8 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 31, 1985?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, August 30, 1985 and Sunday, September 29, 1985.

Was there a new moon on August 31, 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 31, 1985?

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

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