Moon Phase on August 20, 2010

On Friday, August 20, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 11.0 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Friday, August 20, 2010

Illumination85%
Moon age
11.0 days
Full Moon
in 4.2 days

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Moon Data for August 20, 2010

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
84.6%
Moon age
11.0 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Capricorn
Distance from Earth
398,780 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 20, 2010

What was the moon phase on August 20, 2010?

On Friday, August 20, 2010 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.0 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 20, 2010?

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

Was there a new moon on August 20, 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 20, 2010?

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

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