Moon Phase on August 20, 2004
On Friday, August 20, 2004 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated and 4.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, August 20, 2004
- Moon age
- 4.3 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.9 days
See today’s moonrise and moonset times where you are.
Moon Data for August 20, 2004
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 20.0%
- Moon age
- 4.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 381,479 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.
Nearest New and Full Moons
Moon Phases in August 2004
About the Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 20, 2004
What was the moon phase on August 20, 2004?
On Friday, August 20, 2004 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 20% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 20, 2004?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, July 31, 2004 and Monday, August 30, 2004.
Was there a new moon on August 20, 2004?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, August 16, 2004 and Tuesday, September 14, 2004.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 20, 2004?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
Look Up Another Date
Find the moon phase on a birthday, wedding day or any other date.