Moon Phase on July 31, 2008

On Thursday, July 31, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.5 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Illumination1%
Moon age
28.5 days
New Moon
in 0.9 days

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Moon Data for July 31, 2008

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.2%
Moon age
28.5 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer → Leo
Distance from Earth
365,474 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 July 31, 2008

What was the moon phase on July 31, 2008?

On Thursday, July 31, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on July 31, 2008?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 18, 2008 and Saturday, August 16, 2008.

Was there a new moon on July 31, 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 31, 2008?

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

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