Moon Phase on August 28, 2002
On Wednesday, August 28, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 74% illuminated and 19.8 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, August 28, 2002
- Moon age
- 19.8 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.6 days
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Moon Data for August 28, 2002
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 74.2%
- Moon age
- 19.8 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 404,081 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About August 28, 2002
What was the moon phase on August 28, 2002?
On Wednesday, August 28, 2002 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 74% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 19.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 28, 2002?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 22, 2002 and Saturday, September 21, 2002.
Was there a new moon on August 28, 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 28, 2002?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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