Moon Phase on August 30, 2013
On Friday, August 30, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 31% illuminated and 24.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, August 30, 2013
- Moon age
- 24.0 days
- New Moon
- in 6.0 days
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Moon Data for August 30, 2013
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 30.7%
- Moon age
- 24.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 404,728 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 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 30, 2013
What was the moon phase on August 30, 2013?
On Friday, August 30, 2013 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 31% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 30, 2013?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 and Thursday, September 19, 2013.
Was there a new moon on August 30, 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 30, 2013?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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