Moon Phase on August 26, 2015
On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 11.1 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
- Moon age
- 11.1 days
- Full Moon
- in 3.3 days
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Moon Data for August 26, 2015
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 85.4%
- Moon age
- 11.1 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 372,503 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 Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About August 26, 2015
What was the moon phase on August 26, 2015?
On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 11.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 26, 2015?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 31, 2015 and Saturday, August 29, 2015.
Was there a new moon on August 26, 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 26, 2015?
The moon was in Capricorn for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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