Moon Phase on August 20, 1993
On Friday, August 20, 1993 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated and 3.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, August 20, 1993
- Moon age
- 3.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.9 days
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Moon Data for August 20, 1993
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 10.6%
- Moon age
- 3.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 361,564 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 20, 1993
What was the moon phase on August 20, 1993?
On Friday, August 20, 1993 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 11% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 20, 1993?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 2, 1993 and Wednesday, September 1, 1993.
Was there a new moon on August 20, 1993?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, August 17, 1993 and Thursday, September 16, 1993.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 20, 1993?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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