Moon Phase on August 21, 2018
On Tuesday, August 21, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 79% illuminated and 10.3 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
- Moon age
- 10.3 days
- Full Moon
- in 5.0 days
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Moon Data for August 21, 2018
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 79.1%
- Moon age
- 10.3 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius → Capricorn
- Distance from Earth
- 403,923 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 21, 2018
What was the moon phase on August 21, 2018?
On Tuesday, August 21, 2018 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 79% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 10.3 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 21, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Friday, July 27, 2018 and Sunday, August 26, 2018.
Was there a new moon on August 21, 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 21, 2018?
The moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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