Moon Phase on August 8, 2019
On Thursday, August 8, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 58% illuminated and 8.2 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Thursday, August 8, 2019
- Moon age
- 8.2 days
- Full Moon
- in 7.0 days
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Moon Data for August 8, 2019
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 58.4%
- Moon age
- 8.2 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Scorpio → Sagittarius
- Distance from Earth
- 381,945 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 8, 2019
What was the moon phase on August 8, 2019?
On Thursday, August 8, 2019 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 58% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 8.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 8, 2019?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 and Thursday, August 15, 2019.
Was there a new moon on August 8, 2019?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Thursday, August 1, 2019 and Friday, August 30, 2019.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 8, 2019?
The moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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