Moon Phase on August 20, 2015

On Thursday, August 20, 2015 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 28% illuminated and 5.3 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Illumination28%
Moon age
5.3 days
First Quarter
in 2.3 days

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Moon Data for August 20, 2015

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.3%
Moon age
5.3 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra → Scorpio
Distance from Earth
402,941 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 20, 2015

What was the moon phase on August 20, 2015?

On Thursday, August 20, 2015 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 28% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 5.3 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 20, 2015?

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

Was there a new moon on August 20, 2015?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, August 14, 2015 and Sunday, September 13, 2015.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 20, 2015?

The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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