Moon Phase on August 1, 1991

On Thursday, August 1, 1991 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 71% illuminated and 20.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Thursday, August 1, 1991

Illumination71%
Moon age
20.1 days
Last Quarter
in 2.0 days

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Moon Data for August 1, 1991

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
70.7%
Moon age
20.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
386,587 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 1, 1991

What was the moon phase on August 1, 1991?

On Thursday, August 1, 1991 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 71% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 1, 1991?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 26, 1991 and Sunday, August 25, 1991.

Was there a new moon on August 1, 1991?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 11, 1991 and Saturday, August 10, 1991.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 1, 1991?

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

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