Moon Phase on August 22, 2003
On Friday, August 22, 2003 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 27% illuminated and 24.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, August 22, 2003
- Moon age
- 24.4 days
- New Moon
- in 5.2 days
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Moon Data for August 22, 2003
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 27.4%
- Moon age
- 24.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 398,881 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About August 22, 2003
What was the moon phase on August 22, 2003?
On Friday, August 22, 2003 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 22, 2003?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 and Wednesday, September 10, 2003.
Was there a new moon on August 22, 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 22, 2003?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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