Moon Phase on August 24, 2005
On Wednesday, August 24, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 72% illuminated and 20.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
- Moon age
- 20.0 days
- Last Quarter
- in 2.1 days
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Moon Data for August 24, 2005
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 71.8%
- Moon age
- 20.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries → Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 378,896 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 24, 2005
What was the moon phase on August 24, 2005?
On Wednesday, August 24, 2005 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 72% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 24, 2005?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, August 19, 2005 and Sunday, September 18, 2005.
Was there a new moon on August 24, 2005?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, August 5, 2005 and Saturday, September 3, 2005.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 24, 2005?
The moon moved from Aries into Taurus during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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