Moon Phase on August 15, 2012
On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated and 27.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
- Moon age
- 27.4 days
- New Moon
- in 2.2 days
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Moon Data for August 15, 2012
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 5.3%
- Moon age
- 27.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 390,874 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 15, 2012
What was the moon phase on August 15, 2012?
On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 5% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 27.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 15, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 2, 2012 and Friday, August 31, 2012.
Was there a new moon on August 15, 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 15, 2012?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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