Moon Phase on August 17, 2010

On Tuesday, August 17, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 58% illuminated and 8.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Illumination58%
Moon age
8.1 days
Full Moon
in 7.2 days

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Moon Data for August 17, 2010

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
57.9%
Moon age
8.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
385,799 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 Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About August 17, 2010

What was the moon phase on August 17, 2010?

On Tuesday, August 17, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 58% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 17, 2010?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, July 26, 2010 and Tuesday, August 24, 2010.

Was there a new moon on August 17, 2010?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 and Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 17, 2010?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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