Moon Phase on August 16, 2017
On Wednesday, August 16, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 34% illuminated and 23.7 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- New Moon
- in 5.3 days
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Moon Data for August 16, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 33.7%
- Moon age
- 23.7 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini
- Distance from Earth
- 368,133 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 16, 2017
What was the moon phase on August 16, 2017?
On Wednesday, August 16, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 34% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 23.7 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 16, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 7, 2017 and Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
Was there a new moon on August 16, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Sunday, July 23, 2017 and Monday, August 21, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 16, 2017?
The moon was in Gemini for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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