Moon Phase on August 15, 2018

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, 22% illuminated and 4.6 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Crescent

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Illumination22%
Moon age
4.6 days
First Quarter
in 2.8 days

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Moon Data for August 15, 2018

Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.9%
Moon age
4.6 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Libra
Distance from Earth
375,979 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 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 15, 2018

What was the moon phase on August 15, 2018?

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Crescent, with 22% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 4.6 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 15, 2018?

No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 27, 2018 and Sunday, August 26, 2018.

Was there a new moon on August 15, 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 15, 2018?

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

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