Moon Phase on August 20, 1995

On Sunday, August 20, 1995 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated and 24.3 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, August 20, 1995

Illumination28%
Moon age
24.3 days
New Moon
in 5.7 days

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Moon Data for August 20, 1995

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
28.3%
Moon age
24.3 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
404,753 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 20, 1995

What was the moon phase on August 20, 1995?

On Sunday, August 20, 1995 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 20, 1995?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 10, 1995 and Saturday, September 9, 1995.

Was there a new moon on August 20, 1995?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 27, 1995 and Saturday, August 26, 1995.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 20, 1995?

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

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