Moon Phase on August 24, 2017
On Thursday, August 24, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated and 2.8 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Thursday, August 24, 2017
- Moon age
- 2.8 days
- First Quarter
- in 4.8 days
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Moon Data for August 24, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 8.9%
- Moon age
- 2.8 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 384,796 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 Waxing Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon becomes visible as it moves away from the Sun. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and the first steps toward manifesting your goals.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on taking action toward your intentions. This is a period of building momentum and gathering energy for what you wish to create.
Questions About August 24, 2017
What was the moon phase on August 24, 2017?
On Thursday, August 24, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 9% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 2.8 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 24, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 7, 2017 and Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
Was there a new moon on August 24, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, August 21, 2017 and Wednesday, September 20, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 24, 2017?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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