Moon Phase on August 12, 2016
On Friday, August 12, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 66% illuminated and 9.0 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Friday, August 12, 2016
- Moon age
- 9.0 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.9 days
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Moon Data for August 12, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 66.4%
- Moon age
- 9.0 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 400,316 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 12, 2016
What was the moon phase on August 12, 2016?
On Friday, August 12, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 66% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.0 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 12, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 and Thursday, August 18, 2016.
Was there a new moon on August 12, 2016?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 and Thursday, September 1, 2016.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 12, 2016?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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