Moon Phase on August 20, 2003
On Wednesday, August 20, 2003 the moon was a Last Quarter, 46% illuminated and 22.6 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 00:48 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- New Moon
- in 7.2 days
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Moon Data for August 20, 2003
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 45.7%
- Moon age
- 22.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus → Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 403,566 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
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 00:48 UTC | Aug 20, 12:48 AM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About August 20, 2003
What was the moon phase on August 20, 2003?
On Wednesday, August 20, 2003 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 46% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 20, 2003?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 and Wednesday, September 10, 2003.
Was there a new moon on August 20, 2003?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 and Wednesday, August 27, 2003.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 20, 2003?
The moon moved from Taurus into Gemini during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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