Moon Phase on August 22, 2002

On Thursday, August 22, 2002 the moon was a Full Moon, 100% illuminated and 14.4 days old. This was the day of the exact full moon at 22:29 UTC.

Full · Moon phase

Full Moon

Thursday, August 22, 2002

Illumination100%
Moon age
14.4 days
Last Quarter
in 8.6 days

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Moon Data for August 22, 2002

Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.6%
Moon age
14.4 days
Direction
Full, then waning
Moon sign
Aquarius → Pisces
Distance from Earth
398,931 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 22, 2002, in UTC and your local time.
PhaseDateTime (UTC)Your local time
Full Moon22:29 UTCAug 22, 10:29 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 22, 2002

What was the moon phase on August 22, 2002?

On Thursday, August 22, 2002 the moon was a Full Moon, with 100% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 14.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 22, 2002?

Yes. The moon was exactly full at 22:29 UTC on August 22, 2002.

Was there a new moon on August 22, 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 22, 2002?

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

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