Moon Phase on August 3, 2012
On Friday, August 3, 2012 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 16.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Friday, August 3, 2012
- Moon age
- 16.2 days
- Last Quarter
- in 6.3 days
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Moon Data for August 3, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 97.6%
- Moon age
- 16.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 380,457 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About August 3, 2012
What was the moon phase on August 3, 2012?
On Friday, August 3, 2012 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 16.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 3, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 2, 2012 and Friday, August 31, 2012.
Was there a new moon on August 3, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 19, 2012 and Friday, August 17, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 3, 2012?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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