Moon Phase on August 28, 1996

On Wednesday, August 28, 1996 the moon was a Full Moon, 100% illuminated and 14.5 days old. This was the day of the exact full moon at 17:52 UTC.

Full · Moon phase

Full Moon

Wednesday, August 28, 1996

Illumination100%
Moon age
14.5 days
Last Quarter
in 7.3 days

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Moon Data for August 28, 1996

Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.8%
Moon age
14.5 days
Direction
Full, then waning
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
359,349 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.

Exact Phase Time

Principal moon phase on August 28, 1996, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Full Moon17:52 UTCAug 28, 5:52 PM UTC

About the Full Moon

The moon is fully illuminated, appearing as a complete circle in the night sky. This is the peak of the lunar cycle, representing culmination, completion, and the full expression of energy.

Spiritual Meaning

A powerful time for release, gratitude, and celebration. The Full Moon illuminates what needs to be let go and what has come to fruition. Perfect for rituals of release and manifestation.

Questions About August 28, 1996

What was the moon phase on August 28, 1996?

On Wednesday, August 28, 1996 the moon was a Full Moon, with 100% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 14.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 28, 1996?

Yes. The moon was exactly full at 17:52 UTC on August 28, 1996.

Was there a new moon on August 28, 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 28, 1996?

The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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