Moon Phase on August 27, 2016
On Saturday, August 27, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 25% illuminated and 24.6 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Saturday, August 27, 2016
- Moon age
- 24.6 days
- New Moon
- in 4.9 days
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Moon Data for August 27, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 24.8%
- Moon age
- 24.6 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 376,770 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About August 27, 2016
What was the moon phase on August 27, 2016?
On Saturday, August 27, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 25% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 24.6 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 27, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 18, 2016 and Friday, September 16, 2016.
Was there a new moon on August 27, 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 27, 2016?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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