Moon Phase on August 23, 2000
On Wednesday, August 23, 2000 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 42% illuminated and 22.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, August 23, 2000
- Moon age
- 22.9 days
- New Moon
- in 5.9 days
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Moon Data for August 23, 2000
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 42.1%
- Moon age
- 22.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 371,979 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 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 23, 2000
What was the moon phase on August 23, 2000?
On Wednesday, August 23, 2000 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 23, 2000?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 and Wednesday, September 13, 2000.
Was there a new moon on August 23, 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 23, 2000?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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