Moon Phase on August 25, 2011

On Thursday, August 25, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 17% illuminated and 25.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Illumination17%
Moon age
25.6 days
New Moon
in 3.6 days

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Moon Data for August 25, 2011

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
16.6%
Moon age
25.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
380,230 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 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 25, 2011

What was the moon phase on August 25, 2011?

On Thursday, August 25, 2011 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 17% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 25, 2011?

No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, August 13, 2011 and Monday, September 12, 2011.

Was there a new moon on August 25, 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 25, 2011?

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

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