Moon Phase on August 12, 2004
On Thursday, August 12, 2004 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated and 26.3 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Thursday, August 12, 2004
- Moon age
- 26.3 days
- New Moon
- in 3.6 days
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Moon Data for August 12, 2004
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 11.8%
- Moon age
- 26.3 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 404,664 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 12, 2004
What was the moon phase on August 12, 2004?
On Thursday, August 12, 2004 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 12, 2004?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, July 31, 2004 and Monday, August 30, 2004.
Was there a new moon on August 12, 2004?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, July 17, 2004 and Monday, August 16, 2004.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 12, 2004?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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