Moon Phase on August 30, 2012
On Thursday, August 30, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated and 13.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, August 30, 2012
- Moon age
- 13.7 days
- Full Moon
- in 1.1 days
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Moon Data for August 30, 2012
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 98.5%
- Moon age
- 13.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius → Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 381,274 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 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 30, 2012
What was the moon phase on August 30, 2012?
On Thursday, August 30, 2012 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 98% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 30, 2012?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 2, 2012 and Friday, August 31, 2012.
Was there a new moon on August 30, 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 30, 2012?
The moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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