Moon Phase on August 18, 2017
On Friday, August 18, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 14% illuminated and 25.9 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Friday, August 18, 2017
- Moon age
- 25.9 days
- New Moon
- in 3.3 days
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Moon Data for August 18, 2017
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 14.0%
- Moon age
- 25.9 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 366,115 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 18, 2017
What was the moon phase on August 18, 2017?
On Friday, August 18, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 14% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 25.9 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 18, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 7, 2017 and Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
Was there a new moon on August 18, 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 18, 2017?
The moon was in Cancer for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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