Moon Phase on August 21, 2016
On Sunday, August 21, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 88% illuminated and 18.1 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Sunday, August 21, 2016
- Moon age
- 18.1 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.7 days
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Moon Data for August 21, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 87.7%
- Moon age
- 18.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 367,188 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 Waning Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About August 21, 2016
What was the moon phase on August 21, 2016?
On Sunday, August 21, 2016 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 88% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 21, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 18, 2016 and Friday, September 16, 2016.
Was there a new moon on August 21, 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 21, 2016?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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