Moon Phase on August 15, 2013

On Thursday, August 15, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 62% illuminated and 8.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Illumination62%
Moon age
8.5 days
Full Moon
in 5.6 days

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Moon Data for August 15, 2013

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
61.8%
Moon age
8.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Scorpio → Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
369,967 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 15, 2013

What was the moon phase on August 15, 2013?

On Thursday, August 15, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 62% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 15, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, July 22, 2013 and Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Was there a new moon on August 15, 2013?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 and Thursday, September 5, 2013.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 15, 2013?

The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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