Moon Phase on August 29, 2014

On Friday, August 29, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated and 3.5 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Friday, August 29, 2014

Illumination14%
Moon age
3.5 days
First Quarter
in 4.0 days

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Moon Data for August 29, 2014

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.6%
Moon age
3.5 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
397,540 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 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 29, 2014

What was the moon phase on August 29, 2014?

On Friday, August 29, 2014 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 14% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.5 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 29, 2014?

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

Was there a new moon on August 29, 2014?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, August 25, 2014 and Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 29, 2014?

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

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