Moon Phase on August 11, 2012
On Saturday, August 11, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 34% illuminated and 23.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, August 11, 2012
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- New Moon
- in 6.2 days
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Moon Data for August 11, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 34.2%
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 403,422 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 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 11, 2012
What was the moon phase on August 11, 2012?
On Saturday, August 11, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 11, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 2, 2012 and Friday, August 31, 2012.
Was there a new moon on August 11, 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 11, 2012?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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