Moon Phase on August 29, 2012

On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated and 12.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Illumination95%
Moon age
12.6 days
Full Moon
in 2.1 days

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Moon Data for August 29, 2012

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
94.8%
Moon age
12.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
378,030 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 Waxing Gibbous

The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.

Spiritual Meaning

Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.

Questions About August 29, 2012

What was the moon phase on August 29, 2012?

On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 95% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 29, 2012?

No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 2, 2012 and Friday, August 31, 2012.

Was there a new moon on August 29, 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 29, 2012?

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

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