Moon Phase on August 14, 2018
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 13% illuminated and 3.5 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
- Moon age
- 3.5 days
- First Quarter
- in 3.8 days
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Moon Data for August 14, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Crescent
- Illumination
- 13.3%
- Moon age
- 3.5 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Virgo → Libra
- Distance from Earth
- 370,043 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 14, 2018
What was the moon phase on August 14, 2018?
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 13% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 3.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 14, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 27, 2018 and Sunday, August 26, 2018.
Was there a new moon on August 14, 2018?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Saturday, August 11, 2018 and Sunday, September 9, 2018.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 14, 2018?
The moon moved from Virgo into Libra during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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