Moon Phase on August 19, 1996
On Monday, August 19, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated and 4.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Monday, August 19, 1996
- Moon age
- 4.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.7 days
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Moon Data for August 19, 1996
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 23.6%
- Moon age
- 4.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 391,611 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 19, 1996
What was the moon phase on August 19, 1996?
On Monday, August 19, 1996 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 24% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 19, 1996?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 30, 1996 and Wednesday, August 28, 1996.
Was there a new moon on August 19, 1996?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, August 14, 1996 and Thursday, September 12, 1996.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 19, 1996?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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