Moon Phase on August 21, 1987
On Friday, August 21, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 8% illuminated and 26.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, August 21, 1987
- Moon age
- 26.8 days
- New Moon
- in 3.0 days
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Moon Data for August 21, 1987
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 8.2%
- Moon age
- 26.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 406,112 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 21, 1987
What was the moon phase on August 21, 1987?
On Friday, August 21, 1987 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 8% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 21, 1987?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 9, 1987 and Monday, September 7, 1987.
Was there a new moon on August 21, 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 21, 1987?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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