Moon Phase on August 20, 2018
On Monday, August 20, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 71% illuminated and 9.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Monday, August 20, 2018
- Moon age
- 9.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 6.0 days
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Moon Data for August 20, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 70.9%
- Moon age
- 9.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 401,491 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 20, 2018
What was the moon phase on August 20, 2018?
On Monday, August 20, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 71% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 9.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 20, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 27, 2018 and Sunday, August 26, 2018.
Was there a new moon on August 20, 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 20, 2018?
The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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