Moon Phase on August 28, 2005
On Sunday, August 28, 2005 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 32% illuminated and 23.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Sunday, August 28, 2005
- Moon age
- 23.9 days
- New Moon
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for August 28, 2005
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 32.1%
- Moon age
- 23.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 400,008 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 28, 2005
What was the moon phase on August 28, 2005?
On Sunday, August 28, 2005 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 32% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 28, 2005?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, August 19, 2005 and Sunday, September 18, 2005.
Was there a new moon on August 28, 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 28, 2005?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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