Moon Phase on August 26, 2020

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 58% illuminated and 8.2 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Illumination58%
Moon age
8.2 days
Full Moon
in 6.7 days

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Moon Data for August 26, 2020

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
58.5%
Moon age
8.2 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Sagittarius
Distance from Earth
375,833 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.

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 26, 2020

What was the moon phase on August 26, 2020?

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 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 26, 2020?

No. The closest full moons were on Monday, August 3, 2020 and Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

Was there a new moon on August 26, 2020?

No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 and Thursday, September 17, 2020.

What zodiac sign was the moon in on August 26, 2020?

The moon was in Sagittarius for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).

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