Moon Phase on August 27, 2019
On Tuesday, August 27, 2019 the moon was a Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated and 26.2 days old.
Waning · Moon phase
Waning Crescent
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
- Moon age
- 26.2 days
- New Moon
- in 2.9 days
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Moon Data for August 27, 2019
- Phase
- Waning Crescent
- Illumination
- 12.4%
- Moon age
- 26.2 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Cancer → Leo
- Distance from Earth
- 366,189 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 Crescent
A thin sliver of the moon remains visible as it approaches the New Moon. This phase represents surrender, rest, and preparation for renewal.
Spiritual Meaning
A time for rest, reflection, and surrender. Allow yourself to slow down and prepare for the new cycle ahead. This is a period of deep introspection.
Questions About August 27, 2019
What was the moon phase on August 27, 2019?
On Tuesday, August 27, 2019 the moon was a Waning Crescent, with 12% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 26.2 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on August 27, 2019?
No. The closest full moons were on Thursday, August 15, 2019 and Saturday, September 14, 2019.
Was there a new moon on August 27, 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 27, 2019?
The moon moved from Cancer into Leo during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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