Moon Phase on August 29, 2013

On Thursday, August 29, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 40% illuminated and 23.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Illumination40%
Moon age
23.1 days
New Moon
in 7.0 days

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Moon Data for August 29, 2013

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
39.7%
Moon age
23.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
403,529 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 Waning Crescent

A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.

Spiritual Meaning

A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.

Questions About August 29, 2013

What was the moon phase on August 29, 2013?

On Thursday, August 29, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 40% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 29, 2013?

No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 and Thursday, September 19, 2013.

Was there a new moon on August 29, 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 29, 2013?

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

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