Moon Phase on August 11, 2015

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated and 26.6 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Illumination10%
Moon age
26.6 days
New Moon
in 3.1 days

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Moon Data for August 11, 2015

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
9.6%
Moon age
26.6 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Cancer
Distance from Earth
391,952 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 11, 2015

What was the moon phase on August 11, 2015?

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 10% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 11, 2015?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 31, 2015 and Saturday, August 29, 2015.

Was there a new moon on August 11, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, July 16, 2015 and Friday, August 14, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 11, 2015?

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

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