Moon Phase on August 26, 1989
On Saturday, August 26, 1989 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 22% illuminated and 25.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, August 26, 1989
- Moon age
- 25.0 days
- New Moon
- in 4.7 days
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Moon Data for August 26, 1989
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 21.9%
- Moon age
- 25.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 383,124 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 26, 1989
What was the moon phase on August 26, 1989?
On Saturday, August 26, 1989 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 26, 1989?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 17, 1989 and Friday, September 15, 1989.
Was there a new moon on August 26, 1989?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, August 1, 1989 and Thursday, August 31, 1989.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 26, 1989?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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