Moon Phase on July 8, 2008
On Tuesday, July 8, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 33% illuminated and 5.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
- Moon age
- 5.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 1.7 days
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Moon Data for July 8, 2008
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 33.3%
- Moon age
- 5.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 387,928 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 July 8, 2008
What was the moon phase on July 8, 2008?
On Tuesday, July 8, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 33% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on July 8, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 and Friday, July 18, 2008.
Was there a new moon on July 8, 2008?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 3, 2008 and Friday, August 1, 2008.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on July 8, 2008?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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