Moon Phase on August 21, 2012
On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 18% illuminated and 4.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
- Moon age
- 4.1 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.1 days
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Moon Data for August 21, 2012
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 17.6%
- Moon age
- 4.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 371,267 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 21, 2012
What was the moon phase on August 21, 2012?
On Tuesday, August 21, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 18% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 21, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 2, 2012 and Friday, August 31, 2012.
Was there a new moon on August 21, 2012?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, August 17, 2012 and Sunday, September 16, 2012.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 21, 2012?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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