Moon Phase on August 6, 2008

On Wednesday, August 6, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated and 5.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Illumination28%
Moon age
5.2 days
First Quarter
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for August 6, 2008

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
27.8%
Moon age
5.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
393,203 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 6, 2008

What was the moon phase on August 6, 2008?

On Wednesday, August 6, 2008 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 6, 2008?

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

Was there a new moon on August 6, 2008?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, August 1, 2008 and Saturday, August 30, 2008.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 6, 2008?

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

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