Moon Phase on August 30, 1986
On Saturday, August 30, 1986 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 22% illuminated and 25.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, August 30, 1986
- Moon age
- 25.0 days
- New Moon
- in 4.8 days
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Moon Data for August 30, 1986
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 22.0%
- Moon age
- 25.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 402,233 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 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 30, 1986
What was the moon phase on August 30, 1986?
On Saturday, August 30, 1986 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 22% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 30, 1986?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 19, 1986 and Thursday, September 18, 1986.
Was there a new moon on August 30, 1986?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, August 5, 1986 and Thursday, September 4, 1986.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 30, 1986?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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