Moon Phase on August 12, 2000

On Saturday, August 12, 2000 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated and 12.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Saturday, August 12, 2000

Illumination93%
Moon age
12.3 days
Full Moon
in 2.7 days

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Moon Data for August 12, 2000

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
93.4%
Moon age
12.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
405,500 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 Waxing Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About August 12, 2000

What was the moon phase on August 12, 2000?

On Saturday, August 12, 2000 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 93% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 12, 2000?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, July 16, 2000 and Tuesday, August 15, 2000.

Was there a new moon on August 12, 2000?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, July 31, 2000 and Tuesday, August 29, 2000.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 12, 2000?

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

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