Moon Phase on August 18, 2014

On Monday, August 18, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 40% illuminated and 23.1 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Monday, August 18, 2014

Illumination40%
Moon age
23.1 days
New Moon
in 7.1 days

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Moon Data for August 18, 2014

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
40.1%
Moon age
23.1 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Gemini
Distance from Earth
392,552 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 18, 2014

What was the moon phase on August 18, 2014?

On Monday, August 18, 2014 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 18, 2014?

No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 10, 2014 and Tuesday, September 9, 2014.

Was there a new moon on August 18, 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 18, 2014?

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

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