Moon Phase on August 15, 1987
On Saturday, August 15, 1987 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 59% illuminated and 21.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Saturday, August 15, 1987
- Moon age
- 21.3 days
- Last Quarter
- in 0.9 days
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Moon Data for August 15, 1987
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 58.8%
- Moon age
- 21.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 387,792 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 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, 1987
What was the moon phase on August 15, 1987?
On Saturday, August 15, 1987 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 59% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 21.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 15, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 9, 1987 and Monday, September 7, 1987.
Was there a new moon on August 15, 1987?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, July 25, 1987 and Monday, August 24, 1987.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 15, 1987?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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