Moon Phase on August 1, 2014
On Friday, August 1, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 26% illuminated and 5.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Friday, August 1, 2014
- Moon age
- 5.0 days
- First Quarter
- in 2.5 days
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Moon Data for August 1, 2014
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 25.7%
- Moon age
- 5.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 398,859 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 1, 2014
What was the moon phase on August 1, 2014?
On Friday, August 1, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 26% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 1, 2014?
No. The closest full moons were on Saturday, July 12, 2014 and Sunday, August 10, 2014.
Was there a new moon on August 1, 2014?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, July 26, 2014 and Monday, August 25, 2014.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 1, 2014?
The moon was in Libra for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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