Moon Phase on August 20, 2002

On Tuesday, August 20, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated and 12.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, August 20, 2002

Illumination94%
Moon age
12.5 days
Full Moon
in 2.4 days

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Moon Data for August 20, 2002

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
94.1%
Moon age
12.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn → Aquarius
Distance from Earth
392,763 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 20, 2002

What was the moon phase on August 20, 2002?

On Tuesday, August 20, 2002 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 94% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 20, 2002?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 and Thursday, August 22, 2002.

Was there a new moon on August 20, 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 20, 2002?

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

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