Moon Phase on August 27, 2005
On Saturday, August 27, 2005 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 42% illuminated and 23.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, August 27, 2005
- Moon age
- 23.0 days
- New Moon
- in 7.3 days
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Moon Data for August 27, 2005
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 41.5%
- Moon age
- 23.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 395,916 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 27, 2005
What was the moon phase on August 27, 2005?
On Saturday, August 27, 2005 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 42% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 27, 2005?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, August 19, 2005 and Sunday, September 18, 2005.
Was there a new moon on August 27, 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 27, 2005?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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