Moon Phase on August 31, 1994

On Wednesday, August 31, 1994 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 29% illuminated and 24.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Wednesday, August 31, 1994

Illumination29%
Moon age
24.2 days
New Moon
in 5.3 days

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Moon Data for August 31, 1994

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
29.2%
Moon age
24.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
395,699 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 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 31, 1994

What was the moon phase on August 31, 1994?

On Wednesday, August 31, 1994 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 31, 1994?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 21, 1994 and Monday, September 19, 1994.

Was there a new moon on August 31, 1994?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, August 7, 1994 and Monday, September 5, 1994.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 31, 1994?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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