Moon Phase on August 18, 2007

On Saturday, August 18, 2007 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated and 5.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Illumination27%
Moon age
5.1 days
First Quarter
in 2.5 days

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Moon Data for August 18, 2007

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
27.3%
Moon age
5.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
404,355 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 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 18, 2007

What was the moon phase on August 18, 2007?

On Saturday, August 18, 2007 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 27% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 18, 2007?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, July 30, 2007 and Tuesday, August 28, 2007.

Was there a new moon on August 18, 2007?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, August 12, 2007 and Tuesday, September 11, 2007.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 18, 2007?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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