Moon Phase on August 12, 2011
On Friday, August 12, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 13.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, August 12, 2011
- Moon age
- 13.5 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.3 days
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Moon Data for August 12, 2011
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98.2%
- Moon age
- 13.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn → Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 391,072 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 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 12, 2011
What was the moon phase on August 12, 2011?
On Friday, August 12, 2011 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 12, 2011?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 15, 2011 and Saturday, August 13, 2011.
Was there a new moon on August 12, 2011?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, July 30, 2011 and Monday, August 29, 2011.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 12, 2011?
The moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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