Moon Phase on August 31, 2020

On Monday, August 31, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated and 13.1 days old.

Waxing · Moon phase

Waxing Gibbous

Monday, August 31, 2020

Illumination97%
Moon age
13.1 days
Full Moon
in 1.7 days

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Moon Data for August 31, 2020

Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.9%
Moon age
13.1 days
Direction
Waxing (growing)
Moon sign
Aquarius
Distance from Earth
393,995 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 31, 2020

What was the moon phase on August 31, 2020?

On Monday, August 31, 2020 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 97% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 13.1 days into the lunar cycle.

Was there a full moon on August 31, 2020?

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

Was there a new moon on August 31, 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 31, 2020?

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

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