Moon Phase on August 20, 2014
On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 22% illuminated and 25.0 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
- Moon age
- 25.0 days
- New Moon
- in 5.1 days
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Moon Data for August 20, 2014
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 22.1%
- Moon age
- 25.0 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 400,799 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 20, 2014
What was the moon phase on August 20, 2014?
On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 22% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 20, 2014?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 10, 2014 and Tuesday, September 9, 2014.
Was there a new moon on August 20, 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 20, 2014?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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