Moon Phase on August 11, 2006
On Friday, August 11, 2006 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated and 17.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, August 11, 2006
- Moon age
- 17.1 days
- Last Quarter
- in 4.6 days
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Moon Data for August 11, 2006
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 93.9%
- Moon age
- 17.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 360,197 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 11, 2006
What was the moon phase on August 11, 2006?
On Friday, August 11, 2006 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 94% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 17.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 11, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 and Thursday, September 7, 2006.
Was there a new moon on August 11, 2006?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 and Wednesday, August 23, 2006.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 11, 2006?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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