Moon Phase on August 20, 2017

On Sunday, August 20, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated and 28.2 days old.

Waning · Moon phase

Waning Crescent

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Illumination2%
Moon age
28.2 days
New Moon
in 1.3 days

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Moon Data for August 20, 2017

Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.2%
Moon age
28.2 days
Direction
Waning (shrinking)
Moon sign
Leo
Distance from Earth
368,295 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.

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 20, 2017

What was the moon phase on August 20, 2017?

On Sunday, August 20, 2017 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 2% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 28.2 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 20, 2017?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 7, 2017 and Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Was there a new moon on August 20, 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 20, 2017?

The moon was in Leo for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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