Moon Phase on August 31, 2017
On Thursday, August 31, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 70% illuminated and 9.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, August 31, 2017
- Moon age
- 9.3 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.8 days
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Moon Data for August 31, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 70.0%
- Moon age
- 9.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 403,646 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 Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About August 31, 2017
What was the moon phase on August 31, 2017?
On Thursday, August 31, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 70% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 31, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 7, 2017 and Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
Was there a new moon on August 31, 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 31, 2017?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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