Moon Phase on August 26, 2013
On Monday, August 26, 2013 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 68% illuminated and 20.4 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Monday, August 26, 2013
- Moon age
- 20.4 days
- Last Quarter
- in 1.9 days
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Moon Data for August 26, 2013
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 68.4%
- Moon age
- 20.4 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Taurus
- Distance from Earth
- 392,863 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About August 26, 2013
What was the moon phase on August 26, 2013?
On Monday, August 26, 2013 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 68% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 20.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 26, 2013?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 and Thursday, September 19, 2013.
Was there a new moon on August 26, 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 26, 2013?
The moon was in Taurus for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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