Moon Phase on August 30, 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, 85% illuminated and 18.5 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Gibbous
Thursday, August 30, 2018
- Moon age
- 18.5 days
- Last Quarter
- in 3.6 days
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Moon Data for August 30, 2018
- Phase
- Waning Gibbous
- Illumination
- 84.9%
- Moon age
- 18.5 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Distance from Earth
- 390,787 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 Gibbous
The moon begins to decrease in illumination after the Full Moon. This phase represents gratitude, sharing wisdom, and giving back.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for reflection on what you've accomplished. Share your knowledge and express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
Questions About August 30, 2018
What was the moon phase on August 30, 2018?
On Thursday, August 30, 2018 the moon was a Waning Gibbous, with 85% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 18.5 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 30, 2018?
No. The closest full moons were on Sunday, August 26, 2018 and Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
Was there a new moon on August 30, 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 30, 2018?
The moon was in Aries for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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