Moon Phase on August 31, 2007

On Friday, August 31, 2007 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated and 18.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Friday, August 31, 2007

Illumination87%
Moon age
18.2 days
Last Quarter
in 3.6 days

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Moon Data for August 31, 2007

Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
87.4%
Moon age
18.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Aries
Distance from Earth
364,314 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 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 31, 2007

What was the moon phase on August 31, 2007?

On Friday, August 31, 2007 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 87% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 31, 2007?

No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 and Wednesday, September 26, 2007.

Was there a new moon on August 31, 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 31, 2007?

The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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