Moon Phase on August 17, 2013
On Saturday, August 17, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 82% illuminated and 10.7 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Saturday, August 17, 2013
- Moon age
- 10.7 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.6 days
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Moon Data for August 17, 2013
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 82.4%
- Moon age
- 10.7 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 363,950 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 17, 2013
What was the moon phase on August 17, 2013?
On Saturday, August 17, 2013 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 82% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 17, 2013?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, July 22, 2013 and Wednesday, August 21, 2013.
Was there a new moon on August 17, 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 17, 2013?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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