Moon Phase on August 13, 2002
On Tuesday, August 13, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated and 5.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, August 13, 2002
- Moon age
- 5.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.9 days
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Moon Data for August 13, 2002
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 28.7%
- Moon age
- 5.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 366,898 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 13, 2002
What was the moon phase on August 13, 2002?
On Tuesday, August 13, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 29% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 13, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 and Thursday, August 22, 2002.
Was there a new moon on August 13, 2002?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, August 8, 2002 and Saturday, September 7, 2002.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 13, 2002?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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