Moon Phase on August 29, 2008
On Friday, August 29, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, August 29, 2008
- Moon age
- 28.1 days
- New Moon
- in 1.3 days
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Moon Data for August 29, 2008
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 2.2%
- Moon age
- 28.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 373,336 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 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 August 29, 2008
What was the moon phase on August 29, 2008?
On Friday, August 29, 2008 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 29, 2008?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, August 16, 2008 and Monday, September 15, 2008.
Was there a new moon on August 29, 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 29, 2008?
The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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