Moon Phase on August 8, 2018
On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated and 26.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
- Moon age
- 26.2 days
- New Moon
- in 2.9 days
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Moon Data for August 8, 2018
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 12.4%
- Moon age
- 26.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Gemini → Cancer
- Distance from Earth
- 362,562 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 8, 2018
What was the moon phase on August 8, 2018?
On Wednesday, August 8, 2018 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 8, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 27, 2018 and Sunday, August 26, 2018.
Was there a new moon on August 8, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Friday, July 13, 2018 and Saturday, August 11, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 8, 2018?
The moon moved from Gemini into Cancer during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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