Moon Phase on August 18, 2006

On Friday, August 18, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 25% illuminated and 24.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Friday, August 18, 2006

Illumination25%
Moon age
24.6 days
New Moon
in 5.3 days

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Moon Data for August 18, 2006

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
25.4%
Moon age
24.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini → Cancer
Distance from Earth
388,789 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.

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 18, 2006

What was the moon phase on August 18, 2006?

On Friday, August 18, 2006 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 25% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 18, 2006?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 and Thursday, September 7, 2006.

Was there a new moon on August 18, 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 18, 2006?

The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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