Moon Phase on August 17, 2016
On Wednesday, August 17, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated and 13.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
- Moon age
- 13.8 days
- Full Moon
- in 0.9 days
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Moon Data for August 17, 2016
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 99.0%
- Moon age
- 13.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Aquarius
- Distance from Earth
- 377,808 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 17, 2016
What was the moon phase on August 17, 2016?
On Wednesday, August 17, 2016 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 99% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 17, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 and Thursday, August 18, 2016.
Was there a new moon on August 17, 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 17, 2016?
The moon was in Aquarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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