Moon Phase on August 31, 2016
On Wednesday, August 31, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated and 28.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
- Moon age
- 28.7 days
- New Moon
- in 0.9 days
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Moon Data for August 31, 2016
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 0.8%
- Moon age
- 28.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Leo → Virgo
- Distance from Earth
- 389,801 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 31, 2016
What was the moon phase on August 31, 2016?
On Wednesday, August 31, 2016 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 1% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 31, 2016?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 18, 2016 and Friday, September 16, 2016.
Was there a new moon on August 31, 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 31, 2016?
The moon moved from Leo into Virgo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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