Moon Phase on August 30, 2006
On Wednesday, August 30, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 36% illuminated and 6.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
- Moon age
- 6.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.5 days
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Moon Data for August 30, 2006
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 35.7%
- Moon age
- 6.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 397,225 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 30, 2006
What was the moon phase on August 30, 2006?
On Wednesday, August 30, 2006 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 36% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 6.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 30, 2006?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 and Thursday, September 7, 2006.
Was there a new moon on August 30, 2006?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 and Friday, September 22, 2006.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 30, 2006?
The moon was in Scorpio for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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